2715 RT 44, Millbrook NY, 12545
(845) 677-8011 ext. 3
admin@dutchessswcd.org

Serving Dutchess County For 80 Years


Established in 1945, the Dutchess County Soil and Water Conservation District is an organization set up to coordinate State and Federal conservation programs at the local level.

The District is directed by a seven member Board of Directors and hires technical and administrative staff to oversee day-to-day operations.

MAPPING

Contact us for customized maps of your parcel using GIS technologies. These maps can indicate any floodplain areas, state and federal wetlands, streams, soil types, and topographic contours on your property. We create Soil Group Worksheets for Ag Value Assessments.

AGRICULTURE

The District works with operators and landowners to improve soil health and water quality on agricultural lands.The District works with operators and landowners to improve soil health and water quality on agricultural lands.

STORMWATER

The District provides stormwater management assistance to municipalities, contractors, landowners and the County. The District provides stormwater management assistance to municipalities, contractors, landowners and the County.

Erosion Sediment Control 4hr Training

Recent News & Upcoming Events

We work on a wide array of projects with landowners and municipalities ranging from farm plans to stormwater management practices. Below are quick links to our most recent newsletter and upcoming events we will be hosting.

WINTER 2025 NEWSLETTER

Find out all that we have accomplished in the past year with our latest newsletter. Click the button below to read our news articles!

NEWSLETTER

AGRICULTURAL AND FARMLAND PROTECTION PLAN

Agriculture has and continues to be one of Dutchess County’s primary industries.  Click the button below to learn more.

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STORMWATER. PERMITS & CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY

The Environmental Protection Agency regulates stormwater due to its administration of the Clean Water Act. Click the button below to find out more!

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