Kennebec County Soil & Water Conservation District

“to protect and enhance Maine's soil and water resources by providing educational programs, conservation information and technical assistance to municipalities, schools, landowners and residents of Kennebec County."

                                                                                                 Last updated 7/17/2008

Immediate items --

-- Maine Farm Days is just a month away. Check it's page for more details

-- Check out the new Energy Page listed at the left.

-- The Summer Conservation Times just got mailed. Over the next months we will be trying to have people switch to an electronic e-mailed version if possible. If you already receive it electronically, thanks!  If not, take a look here to see if you would like to get it that way.

-- 2008 bulb sale ready to go. The District Sales page has all the information.

--The 2008 Ag Map is available.  click here to take a look.  If you know of anyone who would like to sponsor next year's edition, please give us a call.

There is still time to get out there and get fresh strawberries. Jack is enjoying the fresh taste of his reward for the morning's activities.  Though I suspect mom and dad did most of the serious picking at Richardson's Strawberry Farm in Clinton

 

Current District projects -- click here for more details on these projects

The District is currently managing the following DEP funded projects:

v    East Pond        v    Cobbossee Lake        v    Pleasant Pond  Phase 2

v    Tacoma Lakes (Woodbury, Sand, Buker & Jimmy)       

We are also working with local groups to provide the technical assistance for the following groups:

v    China Regional Lakes Alliance (China, Webber, ThreeMile & ThreeCornered Ponds)

v    Togus Pond Association (Togus Pond)

For work in these two areas you should first contact that lake association for possible assistance.

Kennebec River Initiative --

THE ACTION PLAN IS AVAILABLE! We've also begun to post "things to do along the Kennebec" as we learn of festivals, fairs and other activities.

 

Dale's garden update --    click for Dale's Garden Page

I discuss some of the garden's goings on.

-- I still have some of the leftover trees potted at my place now. Call or e-mail me for details.

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Calendar of Events/Workshops and other opportunities.

click here for events to keep on your calendar for the coming months

 

All programs and services of the Soil & Water Conservation Districts are offered on a non-discriminatory basis, without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation or marital or familial status.

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