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 
    online!

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.
Individuals $20   Couples $30

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
September 19, 20,21 2008
Unity Maine
Celebrate rural living with MOFGA

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.
To get a schedule, directions and cost go to www.mofga.org   

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.

'Making Conservation Work For You'

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sponsored Ads:

Need  Front Runner operator to do gravel road maintenance for privately owned roads?  
Call Dan Landreville of Greene at 946-4597.  He has been trained and offers his service for a fee. If you don't know what a Front Runner is check out some photos by clicking on the "Workshop" tab to the left.

Do you want to support conservation? Advertise with us and your ad could be here! Call Jane Heikkinen at 753-9400 x400. AVSWCD can do a simple add like the one shown above, or for a little more you can have a business card size ad posted to our site with a link to your business.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Providing Over 50 Years of Conservation and Leadership

 

Protecting Water Quality

Preventing Roadside Erosion

Increasing Productivity While Protecting Resources

Teaching About Soil Quality for Forest Management

To
Androscoggin and Sagadahoc Counties

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AVSWCD is an equal opportunity employer and provider.

   

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