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Androscoggin Valley Soil & Water Conservation District |
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Welcome to Androscoggin Valley Soil & Water Conservation District
What's new:
A farm bill workshop will be hosted in Lewiston on November 6, 2008. Details will soon be posted on this homepage and on the workshop page. Donating to the district has just been made easier! Help support Androscoggin Valley SWCD fulfill their mission by clicking on the donate button to the left side of the screen. Check out our Fund Raisers page for the latest opportunity. Beat the 2009 price increases and pre-order your compost bin package now. ►Above item can now be ordered and paid for Highlights: Go to our workshop page to learn
more about the Farm Energy Conservation Social we are hosting for
farmers. A.J. Ballard, and energy auditor with Efficiency Maine will give a PowerPoint presentation covering
topics such as farm energy audits, reduction of energy consumption and
financial programs. USDA Rural Development, Farm Service Agency and
Natural Resources Conservation service will provide information about
financial programs available. There will be plenty of time for
networking opportunities as well. Pre register by September 10th 2008.
Come to a Homeowner's Energy Conservation Workshop for October 8, 2008 at 6:30pm in the Lewiston City Hall's Council Meeting Room. Guest speakers include: a representative from Maine Housing Authority; Community Concepts; Ron Desrosier with Resource Conservation & Development's Time and Tide; Stephen Carr, energy audit consultant. Cost is only $7 per person. Not only will you hear some great presentations but you will walk away with hands outs that will show you some quick, easy and inexpensive ways to save. Pre register by September 29th, 2008 by submitting payment. Common Ground
Country Fair Go to see agricultural
demonstration, exhibits and events; learn about agricultural products
and businesses; enjoy a farmers' market, folk arts, herbs, Native
American arts; and for the young fairgoers a children's area. Our Mission: The mission of Androscoggin Valley SWCD is to protect and conserve our natural resources by promoting stewardship in Androscoggin and Sagadahoc Counties. We do this by providing, leadership, technical assistance and educational programming. |
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Protecting Water Quality |
Preventing Roadside Erosion |
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Increasing Productivity While Protecting Resources |
Teaching About Soil Quality for Forest Management |
AVSWCD is an equal opportunity employer and provider.