Think Spring With ‘Gardening In Syracuse’ Program

(Syracuse, NY) Are you tired of the Central New York winter already?  Do you wish that you could dig your hands into some rich, warm soil and get your garden started?  Well, we can’t do anything about the weather, but “Gardening In Syracuse” should get you excited, informed and ready for the upcoming gardening [...]

Onondaga County Soil & Water work together with Morrisville State College

Morrisville State College is one of the leading colleges in the area in regards to offering opportunities for hands on work experience for their students. Every year, their CITA 405 class takes on a real world project, which constitutes course credit.
This year, Morrisville State and the Onondaga County Soil & Water Conservation District (OCSWCD) are [...]

SAGE09 Seminar Scheduled for Nov. 11

(Syracuse, NY) Do you want to be a science millionaire? Participate in SAGE09: Sustainability and Green Entrepreneurship on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo, One Conservation Place from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.
The SAGE09 Seminar will expose high school students and faculty to people and ideas that demonstrate the green entrepreneurial spirit. [...]

Sign-up Deadline for new Conservation Stewardship Program Approaching

(Syracuse, NY) State Conservationist Astor F. Boozer reminds New York’s farmers and forestland owners that Wednesday, September 30 is the cutoff date for applications for the new Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) to be considered for the current round of funding.  USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service administers CSP, a voluntary conservation program designed to encourage agricultural [...]

Project to Develop Biomass Crop Supplies for Energy Projects in Central New York

Central New York landowners may soon be growing grasses, shrub willow and other crops for sale as bio-fuel, in what could be a model for regional bioenergy systems.
A project launched this June will work with rural landowners and crop farmers in a five-county region to develop business arrangements suitable for supplying mid-sized consumers of [...]

Registration is Open for SUNY ESF’s Naturally New York Program

Syracuse, NY–If you like learning about nature and conservation and are interested in sharing your enthusiasm, then you should consider becoming a Naturally New York steward. For the second year in a row, thirty professionals will be invited to join Naturally New York, a program developed and hosted by SUNY College of Environmental Science and [...]

Two Workshops: Lake Conference, Inspection of Waste Water Treatment Systems

2009 Lake Management Conference: Options for Central New York Lakes to be held at Borio’s Restaurant, 8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero, New York on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Registration fee is $25.00 – lunch and refreshments are included.
This event will provide an excellent opportunity to network with community leaders and [...]

Federal Conservation Agency Begins Statewide Sign-up for the new Conservation Stewardship Program

 
SYRACUSE, NY – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service began continuous sign-up for the new Conservation Stewardship Program on August 10 in New York.  The first cutoff for ranking purposes is scheduled for Sept. 30, State Conservationist Astor F. Boozer announced.
“The Conservation Stewardship Program changed dramatically in the 2008 Farm Bill,” said [...]

Senator Valesky announces $159,000 in funding for alternative energy projects

State Senator David J. Valesky (D-Oneida), announced two legislative initiatives that will fund alternative energy projects in Central New York.
“These projects represent a wise investment in the future of Upstate New York,” Senator Valesky, Vice President Pro-Tempore said. “Developing technology and delivery of alternative energy sources will provide environmental and economic benefits to all of [...]