Hancock County Soil & Water Conservation District – Ellsworth, Maine
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Click HERE to find out about our Browntail Moth Removal Tree Pruner Loaner Program or see the Services Tab above
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.
2022 Tree and Shrub Sale
Hancock County Soil and Water Conservation District is offering an online sale of native shrubs and trees that support pollinators and wildlife. Sale plants have been chosen because of their functional attraction for pollinators and wildlife as well as their...
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...
read more~ Shellfish Resiliency Project for Hancock County ~
In collaboration with the Frenchman Bay Reginal Shellfish Committee and Down East Institute (DEI), the Hancock County Soil and Water Conservation District investigated use of spat boxes and novel nursery nets to enhance softshell clam (Mya arenaria) recruitment to...
read more2022 Brook Trout Sale
The 2022 Trout Sale is Here! Stock your trout pond with native brook trout from Micmac Farm hatchery while also supporting conservation and agriculture in Hancock County! Find more information and order here.
read moreSeafood Trade Relief Program
We have had many calls requesting information on the Seafood Trade Relief Program (STRP). Though we would like to help, the attached link has the application and other information. The USDA Farm Service Agency in Bangor may also be contacted for more information or...
read moreThe 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.org. Please join us!
The next regular Board of Supervisors meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 14, 2022 from 8:00 am – 10:00 am. This will be a remote meeting via Zoom because of the current pandemic. For more information, or if you would like the Zoom link to attend remotely, please email hcswcdinfo@hancockcountyswcd.org .
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Ellsworth Riverwalk: Grand Opening Community Celebration! – Frenchman Bay Conservancy
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Join us on Thursday, October 13 at 4:00 PM for the Ellsworth Riverwalk Grand Opening! Join FBC and our community partners for a ribbon-cutting celebration at the Ellsworth Riverwalk, located behind the Ellsworth Public Library on State Street. Over the summer, thanks to community support, we were ab...
Governor Mills Announces 12 New Land for Maine’s Future Projects
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Governor Mills Announces 12 New Land for Maine’s Future Projects Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Governor Mills Announces 12 New Land for Maine’s Future Projects Governor Mills Announces 12 New Land for Maine’s Future Projects September 29, 2022 Projects Include Histo...
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Taunton Bay is a special place. The Taunton Bay region in coastal Hancock County includes Hog and Egypt Bays, Carrying Place Inlet to the U.S. Route 1 Bridge, and Taunton River to the protruding rock ledge at Tidal Falls, where it joins Frenchman Bay. The region is rich in history, wildlife, scenic....
Mainefoliage.com - Weekly Maine Foliage Reports
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The first foliage report of the 2022 season will be September 14! For foliage travel information go to our When & Where to Visit section for travel ideas or call the Maine Office of Tourism at 1-888-624-6345. Until then, enjoy the seasons and the reasons we love Maine!