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We are proud to co-sponsor the Union River Watershed Summit & Race, an annual gathering right here in Ellsworth dedicated to celebrating, understanding, and strengthening the watershed that defines so much of our region's character.

The community gathers at the 2025 Migatory Fish Day in Orland to watch the alewives run up the dam (if they can!)

Learn all about invasive plants in our region, how to identify them, and what to do when you see them in this informative and hands on workshop.

Annual Native Plant Sale: Pick Up Your Bare Root Seedlings This Week - May 1st (8am-4pm) and 2nd (8am-2pm) are Pick-Up Days

Read our 2025 Annual Report to learn about the District’s activities throughout the county during 2025.

Learn the many benefits of transforming a lawn in to a native plant scape that provides beauty, soil stabilization, and a home for many native wildlife species.

We’re now taking orders for a May 13 delivery for Brook Trout. Discount for orders over 100!

The Cool Way to Store Your Harvest

Got woods? Woodlot owners in Hancock County are seeing a rise in aggressive invasive species threatening their trees. This workshop led by top experts helps them identify and mitigate invasive species while promoting forest health.

Join our annual Local Working Group and have a say in how NRCS funds are allocated to local producers for budget 2027.

It’s 2025 election season for Hancock County Soil & Water Conservation District. Get all the details here.

Great news, we have a temporary office space at the Union River Innovation Center!