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...
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...
