by Lesley Lichko | Jan 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
Hancock County Soil & Water Conservation District (HCSWCD), located in downtown Ellsworth, was recently awarded $10,000 from the Maine Community Foundation (MCF) to assist the District in becoming a local leader in climate adaptation. The award was made through...
by HCSWCD | Jun 13, 2018 | Lake Monitoring, Uncategorized, Volunteer, Water
We’re pleased to share that the Lake Stewards of Maine are providing another free training in Hancock County through their Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program! We hope you’ll consider joining VLMP plant experts/guides on July 12-13 in Sullivan to learn how...
by HCSWCD | May 9, 2018 | Uncategorized
Are you interested in marine ecology? Are you comfortable using power tools? We are looking for 4 people that are available for a “Day of Caring” on Friday 5/11 from 8:30-11:30 AM. We will be constructing “Beal Boxes,” which allow...
by HCSWCD | Apr 27, 2018 | NRCS, Uncategorized
Hancock County SWCD is thrilled to welcome Chris Phinney into his new role as the NRCS District Conservationist for Hancock County! Chris worked previously as the Soil Conservationist in Hancock County, and we look forward to continuing to work with him on identifying...
by HCSWCD | Apr 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
Your land – and the forests you manage – have the potential to provide important fish habitat. Is this potential being utilized? How can you, as a landowner or forest manager, enhance fish habitat by installing road/stream crossings that support stream...
by HCSWCD | Apr 25, 2018 | Uncategorized
On Sunday, April 29, the National Association of Conservation Districts will be launching Watershed Stewardship Week! A watershed is an area of land that drains rain water or snow into a single location such as a stream, lake, or underground aquifer. These bodies of...
