AlbanySWCD

promoting the conservation of natural resources in Albany County, NY

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We are currently seeking a Part-Time Clerk to join our team.
Application deadline: June 19, 2026
Please see vacancy announcement for details.

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Happy to announce that our tree sale is now underway. #TeamAlbanySWCD

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District staff members spent yesterday with staff from the Albany County Department of General Services hydroseeding over 2 acres of exposed soil at the former Ann Lee Home in Colonie. #TeamAlbanySWCD

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All set up as Ballston Spa National Bank (Voorheesville) - Business of the Month. Copies of our tree and shrub order form are available at our display. #TeamAlbanySWCD

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Sending out a huge thank you to Kristine Ellsworth and Gary Feinland from NYSDEC for providing a great compost education workshop here in Albany County. Over 50 individuals attended. Attendees received their own 43 gallon compost tumbler courtesy of the ACSWCD. #TeamAlbanySWCD

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Currently accepting applications for a District Technician position. See included vacancy announcement for more information. #TeamAlbanySWCD

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District staff members, Tonnie and Susan, spent today taking 32 soil samples and 3 compost samples for one of our Ag Environmental Management program participants. The results will be used to assist in the creation of a nutrient management plan for the farm. #TeamAlbanySWCD

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On November 14th the District held another very successful Tire Recycling Event. Thank you to all who participated. And Thank You to the Albany County DPW for the use of your facility! #TeamAlbanySWCD

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FREE event - Family Farm Day - September 11th from 11am until 3pm.

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Pollinator garden installed through the SWCD's School Assistance Program - at AW Becker Elementary School.
"Thank you again for the generous grant; the students, teachers, and parents are thoroughly enjoying our beautiful garden!" - Melinda White, PBL Coach
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The District recently wrapped up our Petroleum/Chemical Spill Kit Project for Municipalities and First Responders. We were able to provide 98 signs, 133 8-gallon duffle bags, 87 30-gallon barrels and 70 65-gallon barrels to 38 departments. #TeamAlbanySWCD

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District Technician, Tonnie Sauca, snapped this photo of a leucistic European Starling outside our office. Similar to an albino, this bird lacks pigment needed to color the feathers. The recessive trait is rare making this find 1 in a million. #TeamAlbanySWCD

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As a follow up to our Tree Assessment Program, the SWCD partnered with the Village of Ravena to plant 16 trees (5 different species), to ensure a diverse mix of species, in the dog park. The District provided the trees as well as planting assistance. #TeamAlbanySWCD

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Now accepting applications for a Conservation District Technician position. See vacancy announcement for details.

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Did you know that in 2020 the Soil and Water Conservation Districts across New York State distributed over 465,400 trees and shrubs through their spring seedling programs?

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Now accepting applications, until March 19, 2021, for a Part Time Clerk (2 days/wk. - 16hrs).

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The SWCD Tire Recycling Program continues to be a huge success in 2020 with over 100 participants recycling approximately 1825 tires. #TeamAlbanySWCD

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#TeamAlbanySWCD hydroseeding in the Town of Bethlehem on August 26th

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Beautiful wildflowers planted by one of our Tree and Shrub customers from our 2018 sale. These are sure to attract the pollinators! #TeamAlbanySWCD #518pollinator