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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]

 
 

Welcome!

The Albany County Soil and Water Conservation District is a local governmental subdivision established under state law to carry out a program for the conservation, use and development of soil, water and related resources. Created on May 14, 1945 by the Albany County Board of Supervisors, the District has been providing county residents assistance for over 60 years. District programs provide information, service, and technical/financial assistance to agricultural, rural, urban and suburban constituents.


Spring Bulb Sale
As a fundraiser for the Capital Region Envirothon, the Soil and Water Conservation Districts in Albany, Schenectady, and Schoharie Counties are teaming up to offer bulbs and flowering plants. Learn More »
 

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We offer numerous conservation items for sale, including: bluebird boxes; bat houses; wood duck boxes; bird feeders; and bat houses. Just call or email us for more information!

(518) 765-7923
susan.lewis@ny.nacdnet.net


 
 

2010 WINTER/SPRING NEWSLETTER

We're pleased to make our newsletter available online. CLICK HERE to read it! [PDF*]

 

 
Capital Region Envirothon
The Envirothon is an exciting outdoor competition for high school students. Held each spring, the competition tests the knowledge of each team about the environment. Local teams compete against each other in a regional meet and move up to state and then national level. Learn More »