Hancock County Soil & Water Conservation District – Ellsworth, Maine 

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Hancock County Soil and Water Conservation District provides local conservation leadership, encourages best practices, and helps to plan and implement voluntary programs in Hancock County, Maine. We conserve clean water and healthy soil by working alongside willing landowners to implement incentive-based voluntary conservation practices. District programs focus on polluted runoff, habitat restoration, citizen science, and education.

We’ve moved! The District’s new office is now located at the USDA NRCS office at 474 Bucksport Road, Ellsworth

Office Administrator Needed

The Hancock County Soil and Water Conservation District is hiring a part-time Office Administrator. If you are passionate about conservation in Hancock County, and interested in office administration, communication and public relations, please check out the position...

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~ Free Soil Testing Program for 2022 ~

BRING YOUR SAMPLES TO US FOR FREE pH TESTING (Be prepared to follow Covid-19 guidelines) We now offer soil testing year round! A drop-off box is located outside our office at 474 Bucksport Rd, Ellsworth. You may drop off samples at any time or call first to arrange a...

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Office Administrator Needed

The Hancock County Soil and Water Conservation District is hiring a part-time Office Administrator. If you are passionate about conservation in Hancock County, and interested in office administration, communication and public relations, please check out the position...

read more

~ Free Soil Testing Program for 2022 ~

BRING YOUR SAMPLES TO US FOR FREE pH TESTING (Be prepared to follow Covid-19 guidelines) We now offer soil testing year round! A drop-off box is located outside our office at 474 Bucksport Rd, Ellsworth. You may drop off samples at any time or call first to arrange a...

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The Board of Supervisors meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 8:00 am to 10:00 a.m. Prior to the pandemic, we met at the Moore Community Center’s Board Room, 5 General Moore Way, Ellsworth (125 State Street). Everyone is welcome to listen in on the meetings,  request time on the agenda, or if you would like information on becoming a Board member please email hcswcdinfo@hancockcountyswcd.orgPlease join us!

The next regular Board of Supervisors meeting will be held Wednesday, June 14, 2023 from 8:00 am  – 10:00 amThis will be a remote meeting via Zoom. For more information, or if you would like the Zoom link to attend remotely, please email hcswcdinfo@hancockcountyswcd.org

 

 

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If you have a special interest in conservation, we would like to meet you! The District is seeking an Office Administrator - Part-time. Please forward your resume to hcswcdinfo@hancockcountyswcd.org or call 207-667-8663. For more information visit:hancockcountyswcd.org/administrator/ ...
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The District would also like to thank all the volunteers and participants who made the Orland River Watershed Migratory Fish celebration a success!Photo credit: Hans Krichels ...
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The Orland River Watershed Migratory Fish Celebration was a big success! Thank you for the photos Hans Krichels and to all who attended and volunteered! ...
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An update on our schedule on May 20 & 21 for the Orland River Watershed Migratory Fish Celebration co-sponsored by Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust! Lots to see and a great place for the kids to learn about alewives and other wildlife! Hope to see you there! ...
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