The role of the Tioga County Soil and Water Conservation District is to assist individual landowners, groups, and units of government with any natural resource concern that is brought before the District. This may take the form of technical advice, technical assistance, or finding a solution through another entity. Explore the menu choices below for more information about the district, our staff, services & programs.
The Tioga County Soil and Water Conservation District was created on November 27, 1944, and is one of the 58 Soil and Water Conservation District located across New York State.
The District is governed by a Board of Directors who hold monthly meetings at the Tioga County Soil and Water Conservation District office on every 3rd Wednesday at 9:00AM. The public is always invited to attend these meetings. The board is made up of representatives from the Grange, Farm Bureau, two County legislators, and an At-large member. The current Board of Directors is:
The District is committed to providing knowledge and technical assistance to the residents of Tioga County in the areas of soil, water, and other natural resource conservation issues.
The Natural Resources Conservation Service works closely with the SWCD on many projects and activities. NRCS employees are stationed in the USDA Service Center located at 109A Chemung Street, Waverly, NY 14892.
The District can assist county landowners and municipalities with a host of natural resource conservation questions and issues. Email or call the office to get in contact with the staff member that can assist you.
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There is a fee for these listed services. Orders for the Tree and Shrub Seedling Sale are taken from January through mid-April when the stock is distributed, please see the page dedicated to this program in the main menu. Please contact the District office for details on these programs and current prices.
Check out or most recent annual report and newsletter!
2024 Tree & Shrub Seedling Sale
Our 2024 Tree & Shrub order form is available!
Orders are due April 1st, any remaining stock will be sold until April 12th - very limited quantities remain, first come first served
Order pickups will take place on April 19 & 20 at our office.
Check the below order form for remaining species availability and call the office to confirm quantities before you drop off an order. Remember we are cash or check only and payment is due at time of order to reserve stock.
Current Soil and Water Conservation District employment opportunities:
For more information contact Wendy Walsh at 607-687-3553 or [email protected].
All Prices Include Applicable Taxes
The Water Quality Coordinating Committee was established to help protect and conserve the water resources of Tioga County. To achieve this goal the committee uses the expertise and knowledge of its agencies as well as other local, state, and federal cooperating agencies.
Participating Agencies and Organizations -
Check out our Tioga County Dairy Tails series and visit different dairy farms throughout Tioga County!