Androscoggin Valley Soil & Water Conservation District

Androscoggin Valley Soil & Water Conservation District Promoting conservation and stewardship of soil, water, woodlands, and wildlife habitat in Androscoggin and Sagadahoc Counties.

Celebrate by enjoying a day in the woods of Maine! And if you see an invasive forest pest (or signs of one), please re...
06/13/2026

Celebrate by enjoying a day in the woods of Maine! And if you see an invasive forest pest (or signs of one), please report it to [email protected]

No kayak? No problem!
06/09/2026

No kayak? No problem!

Did you know that you can KAYAK on the Androscoggin River & Little Androscoggin from New Auburn? The City of Auburn has an a rental kiosk in beautiful Anniversary Park and it is officially open for the season! 🚣🏼

Rentals are $15 for the first hour, then $0.30 per minute thereafter and include the kayak, paddle & life vest. The kiosk is open daily from sun-up to sun-down. Simply download the Rent.Fun app, create an account in 30 seconds, unlock the equipment, enjoy your paddle, and return the equipment to the cage. Reminder: please wear your lifejacket at at all times while on the water!

Support Maine First produce sourcing at Hannaford! Thanks to MOFGA for lifting this up!
06/09/2026

Support Maine First produce sourcing at Hannaford! Thanks to MOFGA for lifting this up!

Still have space to plant? Open Heart Farm has free potatoes, shallots, and onions! Pick up at the farm stand :)
06/09/2026

Still have space to plant? Open Heart Farm has free potatoes, shallots, and onions! Pick up at the farm stand :)

As part of , look at your trees for signs of invasive forest pests. Report any sightings to bugwatch@maine.gov
06/06/2026

As part of , look at your trees for signs of invasive forest pests. Report any sightings to [email protected]

Are you going camping this summer? Before you pack that tent away, shake and sweep it out to prevent the spread of invas...
06/05/2026

Are you going camping this summer? Before you pack that tent away, shake and sweep it out to prevent the spread of invasives. And leave any leftover firewood at the campsite or with the camp host.

After your next hike, don’t forget to clean your boots to prevent the spread of invasive species. And for those tough bu...
06/04/2026

After your next hike, don’t forget to clean your boots to prevent the spread of invasive species. And for those tough burrs on your pets, try a little coconut oil to remove them.

Invasive species don’t just travel in firewood. They can also hide on our recreational equipment and cars. To make sure ...
06/04/2026

Invasive species don’t just travel in firewood. They can also hide on our recreational equipment and cars. To make sure you aren’t bringing unwanted pests with you, inspect your outdoor gear, bikes, ATVs, camper, and car before and after your trip.

Have fun outside without spreading invasive plants and pests. Check your clothes, outdoor gear, and pets for seeds, plan...
06/03/2026

Have fun outside without spreading invasive plants and pests. Check your clothes, outdoor gear, and pets for seeds, plants, eggs, and insects before and after each adventure to help prevent the spread.

It’s PlayCleanGo Awareness week! Enjoy playing in the outdoors and help stop the spread of invasive species.
06/01/2026

It’s PlayCleanGo Awareness week! Enjoy playing in the
outdoors and help stop the spread of invasive species.

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