Greene County Soil & Water Conservation District

Greene County Soil & Water Conservation District Promoting Wise Management of Natural Resources in Greene County, NY Since 1961

The Greene County Soil & Water Conservation District is a county level, political sub-division which is dedicated to the management of natural resources. Located in South Eastern New York State, Greene County is home to the Northern high peaks of the Catskill Mountains and is bordered on the East by the Hudson River. The Soil & Water Conservation District has been in existence since 1961, and was

initially formed to facilitate the implementation of a major federal flood control project in the Town of Windham. Since its inception, the District has developed a diverse conservation program in response to local needs, and which provides assistance to landowners, local municipalities as well as state and federal agencies.

Farms and agribusinesses that have been affected by the recent flooding should report agricultural damage to the NYS Dep...
07/30/2026

Farms and agribusinesses that have been affected by the recent flooding should report agricultural damage to the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets Disaster Damage Portal: https://survey123.arcgis.com/.../8c5bf33f24c8432e9d6550da...
If you know a farm that has been impacted, please share this link with them. Early assessments help Ag and Markets request resources to help with recovery. See less

A questionnaire for the public to submit damage for agricultural locations to NYSAGM

A state of emergency has been declared in Greene County. Please avoid unnecessary travel and stay safe.
07/29/2026

A state of emergency has been declared in Greene County. Please avoid unnecessary travel and stay safe.

We are seeking qualified applicants for appointment to the position of Education & Outreach Coordinator. Starting salary...
07/21/2026

We are seeking qualified applicants for appointment to the position of Education & Outreach Coordinator. Starting salary will be $60,000 - $65,000, commensurate with experience; additional benefits include health insurance and NYS Retirement.
Typical work activities, minimum qualifications, and other details can be found on the Employment page of our website: https://gcswcd.com/about/employment

Hope everyone’s finding some time to get outside and celebrate Earth Week!Here’s a fun scene we stumbled on while taking...
04/24/2026

Hope everyone’s finding some time to get outside and celebrate Earth Week!
Here’s a fun scene we stumbled on while taking care of one of our project sites on the Manor Kill yesterday. These fox kits were such a treat to watch as they ventured out of their den to play on that slope!

Address

907 Greene County Office Building
Cairo, NY
12413

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+15186223620

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