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Conservation Breakfast Event
A quick note about our February 10th Conservation Breakfast Event.
Samantha Pereira
Mar 13


SWCD Technical Assistance
SWCDs are a key resource for providing conservation ed, financial assistance, & technical assistance to local landowners and land users.
Jim Wallace
Feb 12

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.
Amanda Whispell
Oct 11, 2024

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 24, 2024


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 29, 2024


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.
News Reprint
Apr 1, 2024

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.
Emma Rich
Mar 18, 2024


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.
Amanda Whispell
Mar 15, 2024

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,...
Jim Wallace
Mar 15, 2024

Beneficial Bugs - Green Lacewings
This is the first article in a series I will be doing on beneficial bugs - the Green Lacewing
Amanda Whispell
Mar 12, 2024

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 - 12:00 pm
Amanda Whispell
Feb 21, 2024

Colonial SWCD Spring Outreach Event
Colonial Soil and Water Conservation District invites you to join us at the Quinton Community Center on February 26th for our Annual Spring
Logan Ellis
Feb 16, 2024

A Living Shoreline at Berkeley Plantation in Charles City
A living shoreline at Berkeley Plantation in Charles City, Virginia.
Amanda Whispell
Feb 8, 2024

4th Annual BugFest
A summary of our day at the 4th Annual Bugfest in September 2023.
Amanda Whispell
Oct 3, 2023

4th Annual BugFest
Come visit us at BugFest the Saturday, 30 September.
Amanda Whispell
Sep 25, 2023

Super Turf Saturday
819/2023 - Turfgrass experts from Virginia Tech will provide presentations about lawn management, weed control and prevention, and more!
Amanda Whispell
Aug 3, 2023

Colonial World Nature Conservation Day BioBlitz
Colonial SWCD is organizing a BioBlitz at York River State Park to celebrate World Nature Conservation Day on 29 July - don't miss it!
Amanda Whispell
Jul 6, 2023


Jamestown High School Wins Statewide Envirothon
Press Release from Dominion Energy Dominion Energy Envirothon inspires students to develop environmental skills and solutions Colonial...
Dominion Energy
Jun 6, 2023

Colonial Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors Elections
Pam Mason is a director on the Colonial SWCD; she is one of the representatives from York County.
Amanda Whispell
Jun 5, 2023

Colonial Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors Elections
Wayne Davis is a director on the Colonial Soil and Water Conservation District's Board of Directors
Amanda Whispell
May 26, 2023
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