Albany County Soil and Water Conservation District

County Soil and Water Conservation District - Key to Disaster Recovery

Washed out access road
The Albany County Soil and Water Conservation District has acquired funding from Governor Cuomo's Agricultural and Community Recovery Fund to assist several farmers recover from destruction caused by Hurricane Irene.

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Recycle your Used Inkjet Cartridges

Recycle your used inkjet cartridges at the Albany County Soil & Water Conservation District. Support the environment and the Envirothon Program.

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Contact Information

Albany County
Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD)
PO Box 497
24 Martin Road
Voorheesville, NY 12186

(518) 765-SWCD
[(518) 765-7923]

Welcome!

The Albany County Soil and Water Conservation District is a local governmental subdivision established under state law to carry out a program for the conservation, use and development of soil, water and related resources. Created on May 14, 1945 by the Albany County Board of Supervisors, the District has been providing county residents assistance for over 60 years. District programs provide information, service, and technical/financial assistance to agricultural, rural, urban and suburban constituents.

Water Analysis Kit for Private Wells

Albany County residents with a private well can stop by the Albany County SWCD office to receive a FREE Home Water Analysis Kit. Learn More »

Fish Stocking Program

We run a biannual fish stocking program (May/September). Species offered include Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass and Fathead Minnows.

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Capital Region Envirothon

The Envirothon is an exciting outdoor competition for high school students. Held each spring, the competition tests the knowledge of each team about the environment. Local teams compete against each other in a regional meet and move up to state and then national level.

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Conservation Tree and Shrub Program

Each year we offer a wide variety of seedlings/transplants, ground covers, and wildflower seed mixes at reduced rates to encourage conservation planting. Various planting supplies such as tree tubes, marking flags, and fertilizer tablets are offered as well. Learn More »

Conservation Items

We offer numerous conservation items for sale, including: bluebird boxes; bat houses; wood duck boxes; bird feeders; and bat houses. Just call or email us for more information!