Soil, Water, and Related Natural Resource Conservation

Welcome to the Oswego County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) website.

Our objective is to carry out a program of soil, water, and related natural resource conservation, by providing technical assistance and programs to residents, landowners, and units of government.

We are an authorized Oswego County agency and a political subdivision of New York State.  The SWCD was formed by an act of the Oswego County Legislature in October of 1945.

We offer a wide variety of programs for Oswego County residents.  

Hiring 2026 Summer Interns

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2026 Tree and Shrub Sale

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Pre-order deadline has now ended.

Ask staff about remaining stock during pick-up on

Monday April 13 & Tuesday April 14, 8:00am - 3:30pm.

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