Warren County Soil & Water Conservation District

What Warren County Soil & Water Conservation District does

Warren County Soil & Water Conservation District (Warren County SWCD) is a county-level government conservation agency and political subdivision of New York State, headquartered at 394 Schroon River Road, Warrensburg, NY. Its statutory mission is to protect and improve the lakes, rivers, streams, soils, and other natural resources of Warren County through locally-led conservation projects and programs. The district serves three primary constituencies: individual landowners and pond owners seeking free technical assistance; farmers and forestland owners pursuing conservation and forest management plans; and four regulated municipalities (Warren County, Town of Queensbury, Village of Lake George, Town of Lake George) that contract with the district for MS4 stormwater compliance services under NYSDEC mandate.

The district delivers its mandate through a portfolio of approximately 15 distinct conservation programs rather than a unified technology platform. Core offerings include the Community Conservation Grant Program and Urban Garden Initiative & Grant; Agricultural Environmental Management (AEM); Tree & Shrub Seedling Sale; Fish Stocking Program (trout, bass, minnows on a pre-order basis); free Lakes and Ponds Technical Assistance; Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) services; real-time water quality Monitoring Stations at Lake Sunnyside and Glen Lake; the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid monitoring and Red Spruce substitution program; the Pledge a Plot for Pollinators habitat program; Hazard Mitigation; 4-Hour Erosion & Sediment Control Training certification; Forest Management Plan Assistance for smaller woodlots; Historical Aerials archive (1948-1990); and the Tree Challenge program. The 2021 'Fresh Water Perspective' underwater documentary, co-produced with SUNY Adirondack, the Lake George Association, Lake George Waterkeeper, and Lake George Park Commission, and funded by NEIWPCC and Lake Champlain Basin Program education grants, represents the district's flagship educational output.

The business model is government appropriation- and grant-funded rather than commercial. Most technical assistance, training, and grant programs are delivered at no cost to eligible participants; the Fish Stocking Program operates on pre-order pickup from the district office, and the Seedling Sale is an annual transaction. Core funding flows through county appropriations, NYSDEC pass-throughs, USDA NRCS Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) funding, and competitive education/outreach grants (e.g., NEIWPCC, LCBP). The district reaches its audiences through a website (warrenswcd.org), a PDF newsletter, Facebook, YouTube, in-person community events and volunteer programs, and a Water Quality Strategy Committee open to residents. Operating geography is strictly Warren County, the third most forested county in New York State (80% forested land). The district employs between 11 and 50 staff and has no parent company, subsidiaries, or private ownership structure.

Name

Warren County Soil & Water Conservation District

Legal name

Warren County Soil & Water Conservation District

Website

https://warrenswcd.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Warren County Soil & Water Conservation District is a New York State county-level government agency delivering free conservation programs — including MS4 stormwater compliance, forest management, fish stocking, pollinator habitat, and invasive species monitoring — to landowners, farmers, and four regulated municipalities within Warren County, NY.

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Product category

Environmental Conservation Services

NAICS

Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241), Administration of Conservation Programs (924120)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Resources Administration (Watersheds, Rivers, Groundwater) (BPAIAMAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Stormwater Management & MS4 Compliance Services (BPALAMAL), Stormwater Collection & Conveyance (Inlets, Catch Basins, Pipes, Channels) (EUANAEAA), Erosion Control & Stormwater BMP Maintenance (IMAIAIAG)

Keywords

• Soil water conservation
• Watershed management
• Stormwater management
• Environmental conservation services
• Agricultural environmental management

Headquarters

HQ city

Warrensburg, New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

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Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Warren County Soil & Water Conservation District is a county-level government conservation agency that delivers free technical assistance, conservation planning, grant programs, and education to local landowners, farmers, and forestland owners across Warren County, New York. It sells fish for pond stocking and tree/shrub seedlings at nominal cost, provides stormwater management (MS4) support to four regulated municipalities, monitors invasive species such as Hemlock Woolly Adelgid, and offers certification training in erosion and sediment control. All services are organized around protecting the county's lakes, rivers, streams, soils, and forested natural resources.

Product overview

Warren County Soil & Water Conservation District offers a diverse portfolio of conservation programs and services rather than a unified software product. The District's offerings include grant programs for community conservation and urban gardens, environmental management assistance for landowners, fish stocking services, water quality monitoring, stormwater management (MS4), invasive species monitoring (Hemlock Woolly Adelgid), pollinator habitat programs, erosion control training, and educational resources including a documentary film. These programs operate independently rather than as a platform with integrated modules.

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• Community Conservation Grant Program Grant program that provides funding to Warren County community members for conservation projects within the county.
• Urban Garden Initiative & Grant Program supporting urban agriculture and community gardens with grant funding for Warren County residents.
• Agricultural Environmental Management (AEM) Technical assistance program helping Warren County farmers implement environmental best management practices on agricultural land.
• Tree & Shrub Seedling Sale Annual sale of tree and shrub seedlings to Warren County landowners for conservation plantings and reforestation.
• Fish Stocking Program Program selling trout, bass, and minnows to local pond owners in Warren County for spring and fall stocking, with pre-order forms available from the district office.
• Lakes and Ponds Technical Assistance Free technical assistance for Warren County landowners regarding pond and lake health, including water quality testing and vegetation identification.
• Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Program Stormwater management program supporting the municipalities of Warren County, Town of Queensbury, Village of Lake George, and Town of Lake George with best management practices for runoff control, illicit discharge detection and elimination, and water quality protection.
• Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Monitoring Program Program monitoring and preventing the spread of the invasive Hemlock Woolly Adelgid in Warren County, providing landowners with Red Spruce substitute trees and education materials.
• Pledge a Plot for Pollinators Program encouraging Warren County residents to convert lawn areas to native wildflower habitat for pollinators, providing free seed mixes and guidance.
• 4-Hour Erosion & Sediment Control Training Certification training course for contractors on stormwater management and erosion and sediment control practices, with sign-up via the district.
• Forest Management Plan Assistance Free technical assistance for smaller Warren County woodlot owners to develop forest management plans, with referral to USDA NRCS EQIP funding where eligible.
• Hazard Mitigation Program Program helping Warren County communities reduce risks from natural disasters and environmental hazards.

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• SUNY AdirondackminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021SUNY Adirondack collaborated on the 'A Fresh Water Perspective' underwater film project about Lake George, co-funded by NEIWPCC and LCBP, to document aquatic invasive species and native habitats for public education.
• Lake George AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021The Lake George Association partnered on the underwater film project documenting Lake George's aquatic ecosystem, invasive species, and native habitats for community education.
• Lake George WaterkeepercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Lake George Waterkeeper collaborated on the 'A Fresh Water Perspective' underwater film documenting Lake George's aquatic plant communities, invasive species, and habitats for public education.
• Lake George Park CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021The Lake George Park Commission was a partner organization on the underwater film project about Lake George's aquatic environment, human-induced disturbances, and invasive species.
• NYSDEC (New York State Department of Environmental Conservation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNYSDEC is a key regulatory partner, providing spill hotline services, stormwater management guidance, and forest stewardship program support. The district works under NYSDEC MS4 program requirements and references NYSDEC resources for forest pest reporting and invasive species management.
• USDA NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSDA NRCS provides funding through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) for forest management plans, and the district can assist landowners in accessing NRCS forester lists and program eligibility for Warren County.
• Cornell Cooperative ExtensioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCornell Cooperative Extension Warren County provides educational resources on invasive pests, hemlock woolly adelgid biology, and urban trees. The district links to Cornell resources as part of its forestry and invasive species education programs.
• NYSDEC Forest Stewardship ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe NYSDEC Forest Stewardship Program offers site visits by a state forester for review and recommendations on forest properties in Warren County, complementing the district's own free forest management plan assistance.
• Lake George Hemlock CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Lake George Hemlock Coalition is a partner group working to prevent the spread of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) in the Lake George area, providing resources and coordination for landowners and land managers.
• Warren County Public HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWarren County Public Health participates in community conservation events such as the Halfway Brook volunteer clean-up, providing information on tick disease prevention alongside the district's environmental programming.

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Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Lake Champlain Basin Program: Federal-state partnership coordinating water quality protection across the Lake Champlain basin, which includes Warren County. Co-funds district education and outreach work and addresses overlapping stormwater, invasive species, and watershed stewardship priorities.
• Saratoga County Soil & Water Conservation District: Another New York State county-level Soil & Water Conservation District offering the same portfolio of conservation programs (AEM, MS4 support, tree sales, pond assistance, invasive species) under the same NYS SWCD framework. Direct operational peer in an adjacent county.
• Lake George Park Commission: State-created commission with jurisdiction over Lake George regulating development, invasive species, and water quality. Co-partner on the district's underwater film and overlapping mission within the Lake George watershed.
• Cornell Cooperative Extension of Warren County: County-level extension office delivering conservation education, invasive pest information, and forestry outreach to the same Warren County audience. Directly comparable mission and geography; co-develops educational materials with the district.
• Lake George Waterkeeper: Lake George-focused water quality advocacy and monitoring organization. Works the same watershed, runs similar aquatic invasive species and water quality programs, and was a co-funding partner on the district's underwater film.
• Hamilton County Soil & Water Conservation District: Adjacent Adirondack-region NY SWCD with comparable mission, staffing scale, and program mix (forestry, water quality, MS4, landowner assistance). Direct functional peer operating in a similarly rural, forested county.
• Lake George Association: Lake-focused nonprofit that delivers water quality monitoring, invasive species programs, and education in the same Lake George watershed. Co-partnered on the "Fresh Water Perspective" film with the district; directly comparable mission on overlapping geography.
• Lake George Hemlock Coalition: Coalition focused on protecting hemlock trees from Hemlock Woolly Adelgid in the Lake George basin. Runs a complementary monitoring and outreach program with the same landowner base and partners directly with the district.

Broad incumbents

• USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS): Federal agency providing EQIP funding, foresters, and conservation planning frameworks that the district channels to landowners. Functions as the federal backbone of the SWCD system across all US counties.
• New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC): State-level regulator and program administrator that sets the MS4 mandate, manages the Forest Stewardship program, and provides spill response and invasive species coordination that the district references and supports. Operates statewide across all of NY's environmental quality programs.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@warrencountyswcd
• Facebookfacebook.com/warrencountysoilandwater
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/warren-county-soil-&-water-conservation-district

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