St. John Valley Soil and Water Conservation District

06/08/2026

06/04/2026

🌲 MAINE FOREST LANDOWNERS: Get Funding to Strengthen Your Woodland 🌲

Own 10+ acres of forest in Maine? You may qualify for the new WoodsWISE Resilience Program from the Maine Forest Service.

💰 Receive reimbursement for approved forestry projects, including:
✅ Tree planting
✅ Pre-commercial & commercial thinning
✅ Crop tree release
✅ Regeneration management
✅ Invasive plant control
✅ Forest health improvements
✅ Sanitation cutting
✅ Wildlife browsing protection

📈 Reimbursement Rates:
• Up to 90% for eligible underserved landowners
• Up to 60% for all other eligible landowners

Whether you're managing family woodland, tribal lands, nonprofit forests, or other privately owned forestland, this program can help improve forest health, resilience, and long-term productivity.

🌿 Build a stronger forest that can better withstand storms, pests, diseases, and changing environmental conditions.

📝 Need help applying? Grant writing and application assistance may be available through the St. John Valley Soil and Water Conservation District. Contact their team to learn more about available support and enrollment guidance.

📅 Program funding is available through December 2029.

📞 Start by contacting your local Maine Forest Service District Forester to schedule a site visit and learn about enrollment.
📞 207-441-4128

05/29/2026

Come see us for flags! 🌱🚩

05/20/2026

The St John Valley Soil and Water Conservation District is looking for a passionate and community-minded Outreach and Education Specialist to join our team part-time in Fort Kent, Maine.

If you care about conservation, education, and strengthening our local communities, we’d love to hear from you!

The St John Valley Soil and Water Conservation District is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting and promoting the sustainable use of our natural resources through conservation programs, education, and community partnerships across the St John Valley.

📍 Part-Time | 10 Hours Per Week
📧 Send resume and cover letter to: [email protected]

Help us protect, educate, and inspire for future generations

05/12/2026

Stay informed about workshops, conservation initiatives, funding opportunities, and ways to support healthy soil, clean water, and local agriculture in the St. John Valley.

Protecting soil, water, forests, wildlife and farms through conservation, education, and community.

04/18/2026

📣 Temporary Bridge Grant Opportunity for Maine Forestry Professionals

The Maine Forest Service, in partnership with the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry and the Maine Association of Conservation Districts, has launched a Temporary Bridge Grant Program to help logging and forestry operations access low-cost temporary stream crossing bridges.

Eligible Maine-based forestry professionals (including loggers, consulting foresters, and small forestry businesses) may apply to receive up to three wooden temporary bridges for use in timber harvest operations. Applicants pay a $100 processing fee per bridge + tax.

These portable bridges help protect water quality, maintain fish passage, and support best management practices during harvest operations.

📌 How to apply:
Apply through a fillable PDF or your local Soil & Water Conservation District. Approval is required before payment and pickup.

Funding is limited and will be awarded on a rolling basis, with priority given to small operations.

For details and applications, contact your local SWCD 834-3311, ext 3 or the Maine Forest Service.

04/14/2026

Big change starts with you. 🚀🌎

Students have more power than they think when it comes to protecting the planet! Use less plastic by bringing reusable bottles and bags, save energy by unplugging devices, and be mindful of what you throw away. Even small choices make a difference.

Take it further by getting involved: join or start an environmental club, organize a cleanup with friends, or use social media to spread awareness about issues you care about. Your voice matters, and when young people speak up, people listen. 🌱💧