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County Soil and Water Conservation District - Key to Disaster Recovery

Washed out access road
The Albany County Soil and Water Conservation District has acquired funding from Governor Cuomo's Agricultural and Community Recovery Fund to assist several farmers recover from destruction caused by Hurricane Irene.

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Recycle your Used Inkjet Cartridges

Recycle your used inkjet cartridges at the Albany County Soil & Water Conservation District. Support the environment and the Envirothon Program.

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Contact Information

Albany County
Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD)
PO Box 497
24 Martin Road
Voorheesville, NY 12186

(518) 765-SWCD
[(518) 765-7923]

 
 

Driving Directions:

Directions to Albany County SWCD
William Rice Jr. Extension Center
24 Martin Road, Voorheesville, NY 12186

From I-87 Northway: Take 87 South to the end and turn right onto Route 20 West (Western Ave). After approximately 2.5 miles, you will come to the junction of 20 and 155 (CVS on left corner). Turn left onto Route 155.  Proceed as follows (from 155 south).

From I-88: Take the Duanesburg exit onto route 20 east. Continue until you reach the junction of routes 20 and 155 (20 Mall will be on your right).  Turn right onto 155. Proceed as follows (from 155 south).

From NYS Thruway: Take Exit 24 and stay to the right as you exit the toll plaza. Follow signs to Route 20 West. Continue along 20 for approximately 2.5 miles. At the junction of Routes 20 and 155 (CVS on left corner), turn left onto 155. Proceed as follows (from 155 south).

From 787 South: Exit at 90 West (To Buffalo). Take the Western Ave. Exit (immediately after the I-87 Northway exit). At the end of this road turn right at the light onto Western Ave (Route 20). Continue on 20 for approximately 2.5 miles. At the junction of Routes 20 and 155 (CVS on left corner), turn left on 155. Proceed as follows (from 155 South).

From 155 South: After 4-4.5 miles from the junction of 20 and 155, you will come to a roundabout. Bear to the right onto Route 85 A and go through the village. You will come to a traffic light just after you see a Mobil Station on your left. Bear left (85A) and continue until you see a sign for the Sheriff’s Department (on right). Immediately after that take a right on to Martin Road. Extension Center parking lot will be on your right (brick building) – across from CA Bouton School.

 

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