

The New York State Soil and Water Conservation Committee works to advance on-farm, comprehensive natural resources management through the support of local Soil and Water Conservation Districts. The Soil and Water Conservation Committee operates under the leadership of the Department of Agriculture and Markets to establish policy, foster partnerships, and support diverse Conservation District programming that help farmers address environmental challenges and protect New York’s natural resources.
View an interactive map of New York's Soil and Water Conservation Districts and learn about the vast diversity of what these organizations do in your community to preserve and protect New York State's valuable natural resources.