CSWCD Annual Report - Fiscal Year 2024
The Colonial Soil and Water Conservation District Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024 is now available for download on our website.
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Amy Walker
Oct 11
DRAFT Strategic Plan - Request for Comments
We invite members of the community, to review the draft of our strategic plan for 2025-2028 and provide input by November 1, 2024.
News Reprint
Sep 25
Colonial Soil and Water Conservation District Eager To Help Residents
CSWCD has been educating the public on conservation and land protection efforts for years.
Robyn Woolsey
Sep 11
VCAP Project Spotlight: Native Landscaping Education at Brickyard Landing
People worry native habitats will look too wild for their yard, so it is easier with local native habitats we can use as an a demonstration.
Amanda Whispell
Aug 14
Youth Conservation Leadership Institute
Youth Conservation Leadership Institute is a program for students in 9-12 grade and focuses on volunteer service & environmental stewardship
Amanda Whispell
Aug 12
Dragonfly Field Day with the Historic Rivers Master Naturalists
I spent the afternoon with several members of the Historic Rivers Master Naturalists group looking for dragonflies and damselflies in Colby
Robert Waring
Aug 6
A farmer’s perspective on radish cover crop
The presence of worms in cover crop fields is an indicator of a healthy soil ecosystem and the deep roots of tillage radishes provide access
Logan Ellis
Aug 2
Understanding the Differences Between Determinate and Indeterminate Tomatoes
Tomatoes are commonly grown in many home gardens. Learn the difference between determinate and indeterminate so you can decide which to grow
Daniel Ronald Brooks
Aug 1
Department of Forestry Grants
A summary about currently offered grants from the VA Department of Forestry from local Community Forestry Specialist, Daniel Ronald Brooks.
Amanda Whispell
Jul 31
Results from the Colonial World Nature Conservation Day BioBlitz 2024
The results of the First Annual Colonial World Nature Conservation Day BioBlitz in July 2024.
Amanda Whispell
Jul 30
Beneficial Bugs - Hoverflies
Hoverflies are amazing little insects and they do so much good, which is why they are the beneficial insect I will be talking about today.
News Reprint
Jul 29
In August, our very own Dave Beals will be featured in an article in Next Door Neighbors - "Dave for Dirt"
A reprint of "Dave for Dirt," which was originally published in the August 2024 edition of the Williamsburg's Next Door Neighbors periodical
Jim Wallace
Jul 25
Should I water the grass?
Many homeowners have irrigation systems to water their lawns but when & how much to water the grass are questions that deserve investigation
Amanda Whispell
Jul 24
Colonial World Nature Conservation Day BioBlitz
A short note summarizing the first annual Colonial World Nature Conservation Day BioBlitz at New Quarter Park.
Amanda Whispell
Jul 18
We're looking forward to Colonial World Nature Conservation Day BioBlitz 2024
Join us for the Colonial World Nature Conservation Day BioBlitz! July 20, 2024 | New Quarter Park | 8:00 am -...
Logan Ellis
Jul 15
2025 VACS Signup is Here!
July 1-August 30: agricultural producers in the Colonial District can apply to participate in the Virginia Agricultural Cost Share Program.
Samantha Pereira
Jul 9
Whole Farm Approach
We're participating in a program that let's us provide comprehensive conservation planning for farms in our district - Whole Farm Approach
Amanda Whispell
Apr 29
Should I worry about periodical cicadas?
A short note explaining the life history of the amazing periodical cicadas. Find out if they pose any risks to you or to your garden.
Amanda Whispell
Apr 3
Teaching the next generation about native pollinators
A great day at the Williamsburg Farm Camp where we had the chance to talk to the students all about native pollinators!
News Reprint
Apr 1
Chesapeake Bay Watershed to Benefit from $35 Million in Watershed Restoration Grants
NFWF announced $35 million in grant awards to support the restoration and conservation of the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Logan Ellis
Mar 25
Solving your erosion problems
CSWCD staff can help landowners and producers with erosion issues by providing both cost-share funding and technical assistance.
Robyn Woolsey
Mar 20
New Partnerships Allow Expanded Access to Stormwater Funding
Over the past several years, we have developed three new partnerships with neighboring localities and soil and water conservation...
Emma Rich
Mar 18
April Showers Bring Stormwater Practices
As sunny days grow nearer, so do spring's rainstorms, so it’s a good time to think about how to best manage stormwater on your property.
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