Municipal

Hydroseeding

The Soil and Water Conservation District hydroseeder that applies a custom blend of water, grass seed, fertilizer and wood mulch to areas requiring vegetation. This equipment is used for seeding recent construction projects completed through the District as well as assisting municipalities with seeding and reseeding.

Critical Area Seeding

Critical area seeding  allows the district opportunities to provide  stability to stream banks, road banks, ditching, and new construction areas to prevent water  from getting contaminated by nutrients and chemicals.

Drainage and Soil Erosion

The District provides technical assistance to help with drainage and soil erosion concerns.  A site visit , maps, surveying, drain tile layout and a site recommendation will be completed.

Planning, Surveying, and Design

The District offers planning, surveying, and design services for all Conservation Practices and Best Management Practices that may be implemented in the community. These services are available in association with grant-funded projects as well as private construction projects. Fees for these services vary depending upon the practices that are being installed.

Permit Assistance

Staff will assist public and private landowners in obtaining permits from DEC and Army Corp of Engineers. Please call the office for information at 585-343-2362 ext5.

North Atlantic Aquatic Connectivity Collaboration 

The district works with County partners to assess and score crossings for fish /wildlife passages and culvert conditions.

Water Quality Monitoring Program

The goal of the monitoring program is to collect and compile data to assist in the development of effective plans to maintain, manage, and restore the watersheds throughout Genesee County. This data will serve as a database to make informed water quality management decisions, including watershed management planning, and to identify any changes or trends in discharge and nutrient data. The data will also be utilized to measure the success of future best management efforts and to suggest a priority listing of water quality goals.