Persons desiring to run for the office of District Supervisor for the Cumberland County Soil & Water Conservation District should contact the District office at 35 Main Street, Suite 3, Windham, Maine (Phone: 892-4700), to obtain nomination papers.

Protect our soil and water resources by properly disposing of household hazardous waste at a community collection event!

Have questions on how to reduce the amount of lawn you have around your house? Ask us at Sustainable Scarborough Day!

It’s All Connected- NACD 2023 Portland, Maine

Did you know? Dog waste is high in nitrogen, phosphorus, and pathogens. It can pollute nearby waterbodies where we fish, play, and get our drinking water.

Urban Agriculture assistance from USDA available in Maine.

District Educator Chris Loew joined students at Rowe Elementary School this month.

We are proud to present our 2022 Annual Report. Join us in looking back on a great year of service, outreach, education and support. We look forward to making an impact and continuing our tradition of excellent service in 2023.

The Cumberland County Soil and Water Conservation District is hiring a Assistant District Engineer will work with the District Engineer and the District Staff to help deliver educational programs and technical services that address the region’s soil and water conservation needs, including stormwater, agriculture, soil health, watershed management, and invasive species. If this sounds like a fantastic opportunity for you, please consider applying today.

Persons desiring to run for the office of District Supervisor for the Cumberland County Soil & Water Conservation District should contact the District office at 35 Main Street, Suite 3, Windham, Maine (Phone: 892-4700), to obtain nomination papers.

The District is hiring an Assistant District Engineer to support our soil and water conservation programs. The Assistant engineer will work with the District Engineer and the Technical Team. The Assistant Engineer will work with private landowners and road and lake associations; contribute to diverse projects ranging from stream crossing restorations to urban development practices; assist municipalities and regulators preparing for climate change impacts to soil and water resources; and much more. If this sounds like a fantastic opportunity for you, please consider applying today.

The Cumberland County Soil and Water Conservation District is hiring a District Educator to support their classroom and adult education programs. The District Educator will work with the Education and Outreach Team to deliver lessons to K – 12 students in the classroom, outdoor classrooms or through field trips. Adult education programs range from large conferences, workshops, webinars, and field training. If this sounds like a fantastic opportunity for you, please consider applying today.

Check out what we accomplished in 2021! We’re looking forward to providing more in person services in 2022.

The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has selected Luis Aponte as new District Conservationist for Cumberland and York Counties.

We’re excited to have Lucas serving with us as our Maine Conservation Corps/AmeriCorps Environmental Steward in 2022!

In working with the Town of Brunswick, Maine Department of Environmental Protection (Maine DEP), and at least a dozen additional interested organizations, Cumberland County Soil and Water Conservation District (District) assisted in completing a 10-year plan outlining actions needed to restore Mare Brook’s water quality. Mare Brook is located in Brunswick, ME and is currently listed as impaired due to poor macroinvertebrate sampling results and poor macroinvertebrate habitat.

Our office is closed on December 24 and December 31 and open by appointment from December 27 through December 30.

Join us in thanking Bill for his 55 years of service on our District Board.

We’re seeking over 50 presentations to fill the 2022 agenda at the Maine Stormwater Conference. This in-person event will be taking place on November 1 & 2, 2022 at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland, Maine.

On five small farms, Christmas came early this year with the arrival of a new shiny red… soil steamer?

Hear how these farms pooled resources to start an equipment share program with us to gain access to new innovative equipment.