Community Conservation Assistance

from the

New York Association of Conservation Districts

 

The Community Conservation Assistance Guide


This guide can help your community get a head start on protecting its future.  It includes information about technical resources and funding programs available to help protect the quality of the environment where you live.  Your County Soil and Water Conservation District can also provide recommendations and guidance about other local or watershed specific programs not included in this guide.  Districts are your public resource for professional assistance to protect and enhance natural resources, and incorporate conservation into land use decision making.  Click here for your local District’s contact information.




Is your community falling behind?

Help by taking action!


-  Get to know the watershed in which you live.

-  Become familiar with conservation programs to help your community.

-  Attend local Conservation Advisory Council and Planning Board meetings. 

-  Set an example for your neighbors by making small changes around your home.


It’s Your Backyard!




START HERE!


  1. 1.    Learn about what your environment does for you.


  2. 2.    Learn how you can positively impact your:

  3. -   Drinking Water

  4. -   Local Soil and Water Quality

  5. -   Food and Forests

  6. -   Habitat


  7. 3.    Access technical and financial resources to protect and enhance natural resources

  8. around your home and in your community