ST. JOHN VALLEY 

    SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT  

...Working for you to help sustain Maine's abundant natural resources since 1942.

About Us…

Soil and Water Conservation Districts were formed in response to the 1937 natural disaster known as the Dust Bowl, an event which darkened Washington D.C. skies with Midwestern topsoil.  The U.S. Department of Agriculture was faced with the immense task of protecting our soil and water resources, and so helped devise a model grassroots system to meet these urgent needs. This grassroots model became one of the success stories of modern conservation, and the ongoing effectiveness of Conservation Districts has been our ability to provide the bridge between citizens, and local, state, and federal agencies. 

Our Mission:

The St. John Valley Soil & Water Conservation District strives to provide local land users, landowners, and other interested individuals and agencies with the information, education and technical assistance needed to protect, enhance, and develop the wise use of Maine's natural resources.

Providing Local Assistance…

· Workshops, Newsletters & Educational Outreach;

· Grant Development;

· Best Management Practice (BMP) Implementation;

· Watershed Surveys & Resource Assessments;

· Link to Other Governmental Agencies & Programs;

· Topographical Maps, Aerial Photographs & Marking Flags;

· Conservation Mix Grass Seed, Trees & Shrubs.