News Articles

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.

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

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

Jun 28

CSWCD Summer Newsletter Published

Summer 2024 CSWCD Newsletter

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.

Mar 15

First CSWCD Newsletter Published

The first issue of our new newsletter is filled with useful information that has been contributed by all of the CSWCD staff.

Mar 15

Should I fertilize my grass this spring?

Many people fertilize their lawns in the spring. Is that a good idea? Generally, lawn fertilizers contain some ratio of nitrogen,...

Feb 5

New Partnership Brings Conservation Funding Opportunities to Essex, King and Queen, and King William County Residents

A new effort undertaken by two Soil and Water Conservation Districts can provide financial support to landowners dealing with stormwater...

Oct 5, 2023

CSWCD Annual Report - Fiscal Year 2023

The Colonial Soil and Water Conservation District Annual Report is available on the CSWCD website

Apr 17, 2023

Urban Farm Brings Growers Together

By Stephanie Sabin, Williamsburg Yorktown Daily April 17, 2023 www.wydaily.com Williamsburg Community Growers (WCG) has a mission to grow...

Apr 5, 2023

New Article: New Grant Funding Model Aims to help Hampton Residents Fight Shoreline Erosion

Colonial Soil and Water Conservation District