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Robert Waring
6 days ago
Paul Davis No-till Champion Award Winner
The Colonial District congratulates Paul Davis on this No-Till Award, and is excited to share a video of Paul’s accomplishments.

Amanda Whispell
Feb 18
Youth Opportunities
There are so many exciting opportunities available to students in the Colonial District. Learn more!

News Reprint
Jan 23
John Bryant of Old Tavern Farm talks about the benefits of the VACS Program
John Bryant of Old Tavern Farm talks about how he benefits from the Virginia Agricultural Best Management Practices Cost-Share Program.


Samantha Pereira
Jan 9
Field Day Success at Brandon Farms!
DCR hosted an educational field day at Brandon Farms, led by our senior agricultural conservation specialist, Robert Waring. Read more.


Emma Rich
Jan 7
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.

Robyn Woolsey
Dec 31, 2024
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 12, 2024
Request for Proposals: Design Services for Shoreline Stabilization / Living Shoreline Projects in Charles City County, Virginia
CSWCD is seeking proposals from qualified firms for living shoreline design and construction services on multiple agricultural properties.

Amanda Whispell
Oct 11, 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.


Robyn Woolsey
Sep 11, 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.


Amanda Whispell
Aug 14, 2024
Youth Conservation Leadership Institute
Youth Conservation Leadership Institute is a program for students in 9-12 grade and focuses on volunteer service & environmental stewardship


Amanda Whispell
Aug 12, 2024
Dragonfly Field Day with the Historic Rivers Master Naturalists
I spent the afternoon with several members of the Historic Rivers Master Naturalists group looking for dragonflies and damselflies in Colby


Daniel Ronald Brooks
Aug 1, 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.

Amanda Whispell
Jul 31, 2024
Results from the Colonial World Nature Conservation Day BioBlitz 2024
The results of the First Annual Colonial World Nature Conservation Day BioBlitz in July 2024.

News Reprint
Jul 29, 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

Amanda Whispell
Jul 24, 2024
Colonial World Nature Conservation Day BioBlitz
A short note summarizing the first annual Colonial World Nature Conservation Day BioBlitz at New Quarter Park.


Samantha Pereira
Jul 9, 2024
Whole Farm Approach
We're participating in a program that let's us provide comprehensive conservation planning for farms in our district - Whole Farm Approach


Amanda Whispell
Apr 29, 2024
Should I worry about periodical cicadas?
A short note explaining the life history of the amazing periodical cicadas. Find out if they pose any risks to you or to your garden.


News Reprint
Apr 1, 2024
Chesapeake Bay Watershed to Benefit from $35 Million in Watershed Restoration Grants
NFWF announced $35 million in grant awards to support the restoration and conservation of the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
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