Schuyler County Soil And Water Conservation District

What Schuyler County Soil And Water Conservation District does

Schuyler County Soil And Water Conservation District is a political subdivision of New York State, established in 1940 and headquartered at the Lee Harlan Soil and Water Conservation Center in Watkins Glen, New York. The district delivers conservation planning, technical assistance, education, and on-the-ground environmental land management to Schuyler County residents, farmers, and municipal governments. It operates a portfolio of programs including Agricultural Environmental Management (AEM), agricultural best management practices (manure storage, barnyard water management, cover crops, rotational grazing), stream stabilization and restoration, stormwater management, wetland restoration, hydroseeding, and an annual tree and shrub sale through the Green Arbor Program. Supporting technical services include GIS mapping (with aerial photography dating back to 1938), drainage and pond site evaluation, erosion and sediment control design, and permit assistance.

The organization's technology stack is built around GIS for conservation planning and watershed visualization, proprietary equipment for direct implementation (hydroseeder, high-boy inter-seeder, Flexi-Pave porous pavement installation), and conventional digital communications (website, newsletter). Equipment rental, tree and shrub sales, and minor technical service fees are the only direct revenue lines; the district is primarily funded through competitive grants from NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, NYS Agriculture and Markets, the Environmental Protection Fund, the Finger Lakes-Lake Ontario Watershed Protection Alliance (FL-LOWPA), and the Upper Susquehanna Coalition. Cumulative project funding exceeds $37 million across agricultural ($26.27M to 770 farms) and non-agricultural ($11.34M) conservation programs. The district employs 5-6 full-time staff, including a District Manager, Equipment Specialist, Stormwater Program Technician, Seasonal Equipment Operator, and part-time administrative support, operating under a board composed of county legislators, Grange, Farm Bureau, and at-large representatives.

Name

Schuyler County Soil And Water Conservation District

Legal name

Schuyler County Soil and Water Conservation District

Website

https://schuylerswcd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Schuyler County Soil And Water Conservation District is a New York State political subdivision, founded in 1940 and based in Watkins Glen, that delivers conservation planning, technical assistance, agricultural best management practice implementation, stream and stormwater management, and environmental education to county residents, farmers, and municipal governments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Conservation Services

NAICS

Administration of Conservation Programs (92412), Administration of Conservation Programs (924120)

SIC

Forestry (800)

akta.pro primary industry

Watershed Protection & Water Quality Services (AFAMAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Conservation, Restoration & Biodiversity Services (Habitat, Wetlands, Riparian) (IMAMAJAH)

Keywords

• Soil and water conservation
• Agricultural best management
• Watershed protection services
• Conservation planning assistance
• Stormwater and stream management

Headquarters

HQ city

Watkins Glen

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding and Grants: The district operates primarily through competitive grant funding from federal, state, and local sources including NYS DEC, USDA NRCS, NYS Agriculture and Markets, Environmental Protection Fund, and various watershed alliances. Total documented agricultural project funding is $26,272,299 and non-agricultural project funding is $11,344,632.
2. Equipment Rental: Rental of no-till seeder equipment to landowners with minimum $500,000 liability insurance requirement.
3. Tree and Shrub Sales: Annual Green Arbor Program offering evergreen trees, deciduous trees, shrubs, berries, fruit trees, fertilizer tablets, and bluebird houses. Orders taken January through first week of March, pickup in April.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Schuyler County Soil and Water Conservation District is a New York State political subdivision that delivers conservation planning, technical assistance, and on-the-ground implementation of soil, water, and agricultural best management practices to landowners, farmers, and municipalities in Schuyler County. Its offerings include the Agricultural Environmental Management (AEM) program, no-till seeder equipment rentals, the annual Green Arbor tree and shrub sale, GIS-based conservation mapping, agricultural assessment worksheets, stream and stormwater management services, wetlands restoration, hydroseeding, Flexi-Pave porous pavement installation, and administration of state and federal conservation grants.

Product overview

Schuyler County Soil and Water Conservation District offers a comprehensive portfolio of conservation services organized as programs and fee-based offerings. Core programs include Agricultural Environmental Management (AEM), Grazing Programs, Agricultural Best Management Practices (BMPs), Stream Program, Stormwater Management, and Wetlands restoration. Supporting services include equipment rentals (no-till seeder), the annual Green Arbor tree and shrub sale, GIS mapping, technical assistance, agricultural assessment, hydroseeding, and Flexi-Pave porous pavement installation. The District administers grant programs totaling over $37 million in funding for conservation projects across agricultural and municipal sectors. The organization operates from the Lee Harlan Soil and Water Conservation Center and provides services to landowners, farmers, and municipalities throughout Schuyler County.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• No-Till Seeder Equipment Rental
• Green Arbor Tree and Shrub Sale Program
• Technical Assistance

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $37.6 million in total project funding implemented (agricultural: $26.27M, non-agricultural: $11.34M)
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Upper Susquehanna Coalition (USC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of 16 Soil and Water Conservation Districts in NY and 3 in PA working to protect and improve water quality in the Upper Susquehanna River Basin. USC provides funding for grazing specialists and wetland programs; Schuyler SWCD provides part-time staff support to the Wetland Team.
• Finger Lakes Lake Ontario Watershed Protection Alliance (FL-LOWPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWatershed protection alliance providing funding for municipal assistance, critical area seeding, stream stabilization, wildlife education, and natural resource education and outreach in the region.
• Chemung County Soil and Water Conservation DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint programs including agricultural plastic recycling, ag pesticide container collection, cover crop inter-seeder operations, stream stabilization projects, and shared equipment including bailer for plastic storage.
• Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal agency partner providing Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) funding and technical assistance for agricultural BMP implementation including manure storage, rotational grazing, and conservation practices.
• NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partner providing regulatory oversight, permits, funding through Environmental Protection Fund, and coordination for stormwater, stream, and wetland programs.
• NYS Agriculture and Markets - Soil and Water Conservation CommitteecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level oversight and funding source for AEM program, agricultural BMP funding, and district operations support.
• USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (Ithaca Field Office & Waverly Field Office)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal technical and financial assistance through EQIP, CREP, and GRP programs for conservation practice implementation on farms.
• Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schuyler CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner in Pro-Ed Committee organizing farm tours and agricultural education for local schools.
• Schuyler County Farm BureauminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural advocacy organization participating in Pro-Ed Committee and representing farmer interests in conservation planning.
• Seneca Lake Pure Waters AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal watershed organization partnering on conservation practices and receiving recognition as Unsung Heroes of Schuyler County.
• Steuben County Soil and Water Conservation DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partner in Upper Susquehanna Coalition for grazing education, assistance and follow-up programs.
• National Forest ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner on Willamee Road fish passage project and Hector Land Use Area stream stabilization in Finger Lakes National Forest.
• Trout UnlimitedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConservation partner for fish passage projects and stream habitat improvement.
• Farm Service AgencyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal agency partner at Seneca Falls and Waverly offices for farm program coordination.
• USDA Rural DevelopmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal partner at Bath Service Center for rural development programs.
• The Wetland TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization for wetland restoration and conservation programs.
• The Wetland ConservancyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for wetland restoration, construction, conservation, protection and research.
• Town of Hector Highway DepartmentcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerShared services partner providing operators, equipment, and cost-share for stream stabilization, road ditch work, and culvert projects.
• Schuyler County Highway DepartmentcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCounty-level partner for bridge projects, road ditch stabilization, and emergency flood response.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Yates County Soil and Water Conservation District: Participates in shared equipment operations with Schuyler and other Finger Lakes SWCDs. Same statutory mandate and customer base type across agricultural and municipal conservation.
• Steuben County Soil and Water Conservation District: Regional SWCD partner in Upper Susquehanna Coalition for grazing education, assistance and follow-up programs. Operates a similar mandate across an adjoining county.
• Tompkins County Soil and Water Conservation District: Co-organizer of the Southern Tier Regional Envirothon with Schuyler and other SWCDs. Performs the same conservation programming in a neighboring Finger Lakes county.
• Chemung County Soil and Water Conservation District: Adjacent county SWCD with joint programs in ag plastics recycling, pesticide container collection, cover crop inter-seeder operations, and shared equipment. Most direct peer given documented collaborative project delivery.

Broad incumbents

• New York State Department of Environmental Conservation: State-level regulatory and funding partner that provides the statutory umbrella, permits, and Environmental Protection Fund dollars under which Schuyler operates. Sets program priorities and administers grants that flow through SWCDs.
• Finger Lakes Land Trust: Regional conservation nonprofit focused on land protection and watershed health in the same Finger Lakes geography where Schuyler operates, with overlapping watershed and habitat restoration missions.
• USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service: Federal partner providing EQIP, CREP, and GRP technical and financial assistance to Schuyler. Operates a much broader national footprint and funds many of the same BMP and conservation practices.

Others

• Upper Susquehanna Coalition: Coalition of 16 NY and 3 PA SWCDs through which Schuyler coordinates regional wetland and grazing programs. Functions as an enabling network rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/schuyler-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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