by Judy Tucker | Sep 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
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...
by Judy Tucker | Aug 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
Join Maine Sustainable Agriculture Society’s (MESAS) upcoming Webinar on September 8th or 10th! Topics will be: Six categories all farm businesses should consider before designing production infrastructure, Presentation on Sustainable Year Round...
by Judy Tucker | Jul 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
HCSWCD received a grant from the Maine Community Foundation Broad Reach Fund to investigate potential shellfish management techniques in Frenchman Bay. District staff and volunteers have been working with local contractors to set out spat boxes and seed clams. The...
by Sandy Walczyk | Jul 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
The District recently received a $2500 grant from The Onion Foundation to fund a roving Courtesy Boat Inspector. Invasive plant species can be easily moved between lakes, and boat inspectors inspect boats at the landing for invasive plant material before they enter...
by HCSWCD1 | 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...
