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Logan Ellis
5 days ago
Tailoring Cover Crops to your Operation
Cover crops can be tailored to address a wide ranges of agricultural issues and can bring tremendous benefits to your soils.
Amanda Whispell
6 days ago
Colonial Conservation Breakfast
Join us at the Providence Forge Community Center on February 10 for our Annual Conservation Event.
Robert Waring
Jan 13
Multispecies Cover Crops and Carbon’s Role in the Health of our Soils
Multispecies cover crops can play a significant role in increasing soil organic carbon.
Samantha Pereira
Jan 9
Field Day Success at Brandon Farms!
DCR hosted an educational field day at Brandon Farms, led by our senior agricultural conservation specialist, Robert Waring. Read more.
Emma Rich
Jan 7
VCAP Project Spotlight: Williamsburg Baptist Church
Read about a unique VCAP project that allowed us to cover the entire conservation landscaping costs for a church's parking lot.
Amanda Whispell
Jan 3
Beneficial Bugs - Wonderful Wasps
Rather than fearing wasps we should recognize their ecological value and appreciate the ecosystem services they offer. Learn more here.
Robyn Woolsey
Dec 31, 2024
Creativity in Stormwater Management: Rain Garden in a Box
A "rain garden in a box” is a rain garden that is installed in an above-ground container, eliminating the need for any excavation.
Robyn Woolsey
Dec 12, 2024
Request for Proposals: Design Services for Shoreline Stabilization / Living Shoreline Projects in Charles City County, Virginia
CSWCD is seeking proposals from qualified firms for living shoreline design and construction services on multiple agricultural properties.
Amanda Whispell
Oct 11, 2024
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.
News Reprint
Sep 25, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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
Logan Ellis
Aug 2, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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.
News Reprint
Jul 29, 2024
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
Amanda Whispell
Jul 24, 2024
Colonial World Nature Conservation Day BioBlitz
A short note summarizing the first annual Colonial World Nature Conservation Day BioBlitz at New Quarter Park.
Logan Ellis
Jul 15, 2024
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.
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