SOUTHERN AROOSTOOK SWCD UPCOMING EVENTS
BROOK TROUT FOR POND STOCKING: SASWCD is taking orders for Brook trout through May 8. A valid pond stocking permit is required through Maine IF&W. If you need a permit, you may download one at https://www.maine.gov/ifw/docs/fish_stocking_permit.pdf. Please note turnaround time is about 10 days and that permits are good for 5 years. You can also download SASWCD's trout order form HERE or use the "Contact Us" button to request a form via snail or email. Trout pick up will be Wednesday, May 14.
APRIL 23 - LIVE STAKING DEMONSTRATION: Even if you've never heard of planting dormant "live stakes" but are curious what they are and how they can help with streambank erosion, then come join us at Riverfront Park in Houlton for a discussion and public planting event. We'll meet at 1pm at the site (follow signs from Riverfront trail parking lot). This event is part of SASWCD's grant administered by the DEP for the Meduxnekeag River Watershed. Come join us for a fun afternoon!
TREE SHRUB and PLANT SALE deadline has passed. Thank you to everyone who submitted orders - we'll contact you for pick up instructions by the first of May.
GRANT PROJECTS
MEDUXNEKEAG RIVER WATERSHED RESTORATION PHASE III -The SASWCD has received a grant award from the DEP for a Phase III project for the Meduxnekeag River Watershed. This project, funded through the Clean Water Act section 319, will continue working with livestock and crop farmers in the watershed to promote soil health practices, as well as provide educational and outreach opportunities. Stayed tuned for partnership opportunities and event announcements as we begin project activities this year. If you farm in the Meduxnekeag Watershed and are interested in being a participant, please contact the SASWCD at 254-4126 or
About Soil and Water Conservation Districts:
Soil and Water Conservation Districts work as the grass roots connection between local, state and federal agencies and producers and have done so since 1935, when Congress agreed to a Soil Conservation Service after spending an afternoon in session with skies darkened by soil particles blown in from the Great Plains. The Southern Aroostook Soil and Water Conservation District became recognized under Maine State Law in January of 1942. Since then, the SASWCD has grown from working with farmers as conservation "cooperators" to include all landowners
Education for all landowners is an important part of our work. Check out listings under "Education" and "Fundraising" to see what is happening this fall in Southern Aroostook.
