We’re seeking over 50 presentations to fill the 2022 agenda at the Maine Stormwater Conference. This in-person event will be taking place on November 1 & 2, 2022 at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland, Maine.

On five small farms, Christmas came early this year with the arrival of a new shiny red… soil steamer?

Hear how these farms pooled resources to start an equipment share program with us to gain access to new innovative equipment.

Calling all stormwater heroes, registration for the 2022 virtual Urban Runoff 5k is now open!

We’re back in person for The Maine Stormwater Conference on November 1 & 2, 2022 at the Holiday Inn by the Bay.

Attention Farmers!

Please take a moment to share your thoughts on a potential specialized equipment share program.

We want to thank Betty for her 40 years of conservation service and wish her all the best in her retirement. She will be missed!

The Environmental Protection Agency has awarded the District a second Healthy Communities Grant to continue education to home gardeners in the greater Portland, ME region on the effects of soil lead contamination. The project scope has expanded to include a larger geographic area and additional soil, plant tissue, and chicken egg testing.

Persons desiring to run for the office of District Supervisor for the Cumberland County Soil & Water Conservation District should contact the District office at 35 Main Street, Suite 3, Windham, Maine (Phone: 892-4700), to obtain nomination papers.

Set the stage to grow healthy plants in 2022 by implementing YardScaping tips now through October (or whenever killing frosts occur).

We’re seeking dynamic presenters to highlight 20 minute case studies using LID, Green Infrastructure, and/or site preservation for our 2021 Webinar Series in October. Presentations will be moderated as part of a lightning round webinar with an open Q & A.

The Cumberland County Soil and Water Conservation District (CCSWCD) worked from February, 2020 through June, 2021 to develop a “Community Agriculture Planning Toolkit”. The project was funded by the National Association of Conservation District’s Urban Agriculture Conservation grant program. The project built on CCSWCD’s previous community agriculture work which began in 2016 with a grant from NACD.