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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


Conservation Breakfast Event
A quick note about our February 10th Conservation Breakfast Event.

Samantha Pereira
Mar 13


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

Amanda Whispell
Feb 18


SWCD Technical Assistance
SWCDs are a key resource for providing conservation ed, financial assistance, & technical assistance to local landowners and land users.

Jim Wallace
Feb 12


Tailoring Cover Crops to your Operation
Cover crops can be tailored to address a wide ranges of agricultural issues and can bring tremendous benefits to your soils.

Logan Ellis
Jan 17


Multispecies Cover Crops and Carbon’s Role in the Health of our Soils
Multispecies cover crops can play a significant role in increasing soil organic carbon.

Robert Waring
Jan 13


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.

Samantha Pereira
Jan 9


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 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


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.

Amanda Whispell
Jul 31, 2024


Colonial World Nature Conservation Day BioBlitz
A short note summarizing the first annual Colonial World Nature Conservation Day BioBlitz at New Quarter Park.

Amanda Whispell
Jul 24, 2024


Teaching the next generation about native pollinators
A great day at the Williamsburg Farm Camp where we had the chance to talk to the students all about native pollinators!

Amanda Whispell
Apr 3, 2024


Solving your erosion problems
CSWCD staff can help landowners and producers with erosion issues by providing both cost-share funding and technical assistance.

Logan Ellis
Mar 25, 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


First CSWCD Newsletter Published
The first issue of our new newsletter is filled with useful information that has been contributed by all of the CSWCD staff.

Amanda Whispell
Mar 15, 2024


Beneficial Bugs - Green Lacewings
This is the first article in a series I will be doing on beneficial bugs - the Green Lacewing

Amanda Whispell
Mar 12, 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


Colonial Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors Elections
Pam Mason is a director on the Colonial SWCD; she is one of the representatives from York County.

Amanda Whispell
Jun 5, 2023


Colonial Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors Elections
Wayne Davis is a director on the Colonial Soil and Water Conservation District's Board of Directors

Amanda Whispell
May 26, 2023
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