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Permeable Pavement 101
Permeable pavement is one of the most popular best management practices in the Colonial SWCD service area with landowners who are considering applying for the Virginia Conservation Assistance Program. Learn more about this popular option from CSWCD staff member, Robyn Woolsey.

Robyn Woolsey
2 days ago


Landscaping with Edible Natives
Virginia is home to an incredible variety of native plants. Maybe it’s time to try adding some edible native species to your garden and enjoy the fruits (and leaves) of your labor for many years to come!

Emma Rich
4 days ago


Beneficial Bugs - Ladybugs
Several ladybug species are useful as biological control agents and you can benefit from their voracious appetites for the pests in your gar

Amanda Whispell
Mar 24


CSWCD Spring Newsletter Published
CSWCD Spring 2025 Newsletter published

Amanda Whispell
Mar 18


VCAP Project Spotlight: Williamsburg Baptist Church
Read about a unique VCAP project that allowed us to cover the entire conservation landscaping costs for a church's parking lot.

Emma Rich
Jan 7


Creativity in Stormwater Management: Rain Garden in a Box
A "rain garden in a box” is a rain garden that is installed in an above-ground container, eliminating the need for any excavation.

Robyn Woolsey
Dec 31, 2024


CSWCD Winter Newsletter Published
CSWCD Winter 2024 Newsletter published

Amanda Whispell
Dec 31, 2024


Final Strategic Plan 2025-2028 - Available
CSWCD Strategic Plan for the 2025-2028 period is now available on our website.

Amy Walker
Dec 19, 2024


CSWCD Annual Report - Fiscal Year 2024
The Colonial Soil and Water Conservation District Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024 is now available for download on our website.

Amanda Whispell
Oct 11, 2024


DRAFT Strategic Plan - Request for Comments
We invite members of the community, to review the draft of our strategic plan for 2025-2028 and provide input by November 1, 2024.

Amy Walker
Oct 11, 2024


Colonial Soil and Water Conservation District Eager To Help Residents
CSWCD has been educating the public on conservation and land protection efforts for years.
News Reprint
Sep 25, 2024


VCAP Project Spotlight: Native Landscaping Education at Brickyard Landing
People worry native habitats will look too wild for their yard, so it is easier with local native habitats we can use as an a demonstration.

Robyn Woolsey
Sep 11, 2024


Department of Forestry Grants
A summary about currently offered grants from the VA Department of Forestry from local Community Forestry Specialist, Daniel Ronald Brooks.

Daniel Ronald Brooks
Aug 1, 2024


Beneficial Bugs - Hoverflies
Hoverflies are amazing little insects and they do so much good, which is why they are the beneficial insect I will be talking about today.

Amanda Whispell
Jul 30, 2024


In August, our very own Dave Beals will be featured in an article in Next Door Neighbors - "Dave for Dirt"
A reprint of "Dave for Dirt," which was originally published in the August 2024 edition of the Williamsburg's Next Door Neighbors periodical
News Reprint
Jul 29, 2024


New Partnerships Allow Expanded Access to Stormwater Funding
Over the past several years, we have developed three new partnerships with neighboring localities and soil and water conservation...

Robyn Woolsey
Mar 20, 2024


April Showers Bring Stormwater Practices
As sunny days grow nearer, so do spring's rainstorms, so it’s a good time to think about how to best manage stormwater on your property.

Emma Rich
Mar 18, 2024


Should I fertilize my grass this spring?
Many people fertilize their lawns in the spring. Is that a good idea? Generally, lawn fertilizers contain some ratio of nitrogen,...

Jim Wallace
Mar 15, 2024


A Living Shoreline at Berkeley Plantation in Charles City
A living shoreline at Berkeley Plantation in Charles City, Virginia.

Amanda Whispell
Feb 8, 2024
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