Address
304 North Street Houlton Maine 04730
Phone
207-254-4126

SOUTHERN AROOSTOOK SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

As we embark on the "other" side of winter, the District has been busy planning for educational events and programs for 2026. Check back often to see what is happening with and for Southern Aroostook landowners. 

Next month SASWCD's annual Winter Ag School begins! This annual educational series has been going on since at least the 1990's and we try hard each year to bring a diverse mix of topics for all landowners. You can download a pdf of this year's schedule here: WINTER AG SCHOOL. We are excited to be offering our first-ever class for horse owners with Idaho horse trainer and educator Alayne Blickle (horsesforcleanwater.com). Be sure to share the details within your horse community!

Orchard Pruning

Photo of orchard pruning with C.J. Walke from 2025 Winter Ag School (so popular we included it this year too!)

 

GRANT PROJECTS 

MEDUXNEKEAG RIVER WATERSHED RESTORATION PHASE III -The SASWCD has received a grant award from the DEP for a Phase III project for the Meduxnekeag River Watershed. This project, funded through the Clean Water Act section 319, will continue working with livestock and crop farmers in the watershed to promote soil health practices, as well as provide educational and outreach opportunities. Stayed tuned for partnership opportunities and event announcements as we begin project activities this year. If you farm in the Meduxnekeag Watershed and are interested in being a participant, please contact the SASWCD at 254-4126 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

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About Soil and Water Conservation Districts:

Soil and Water Conservation Districts work as the grass roots connection between local, state and federal agencies and producers and have done so since 1935, when Congress agreed to a Soil Conservation Service after spending an afternoon in session with skies darkened by soil particles blown in from the Great Plains. The Southern Aroostook Soil and Water Conservation District became recognized under Maine State Law in January of 1942. Since then, the SASWCD has grown from working with farmers as conservation "cooperators" to include all landowners

 
 

Education for all landowners is an important part of our work. Check out listings under "Education" and "Fundraising" to see what is happening this fall in Southern Aroostook.

SASWCD MIssion

Assist and educate the public to promote stewardship of soil and water resources to landowners.

Board of Supervisors

The Southern Aroostook SWCD is locally-led by a volunteer board of Supervisors who direct district staff in determining natural resource priorities and educational programs. The current board of Supervisors include:
 
 
The board of supervisors meet the second Wednesday of every month at 6:00pm at USDA Service Center. The public is welcome to attend.

Elected and Appointed Supervisors:

 
Gene Lawlor, Chair, Merrill
Jake Dyer, Vice-Chair, Monticello

Bud Philbrook, Treasurer, Island Falls
Perry Lilley, Smyrna
James Fitzpatrick, Houlton

District Map

saswcd mapClick on Map to Enlarge

Board Meetings

logo sm The District's Board of Supervisors meet the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at our office at 304 North Street in Houlton. The public is always welcome to attend. If you require special assistance, please contact Angela Wotton for accommodations.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The District prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or a part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program.