Urban Conservation

Oct 11

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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...

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.

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 8

A Living Shoreline at Berkeley Plantation in Charles City

A living shoreline at Berkeley Plantation in Charles City, Virginia.

Colonial Soil and Water Conservation District