STORMWATER Unmanaged stormwater damages roads, bridges, private properties and stream banks. Stormwater is water from rain or melting snow that doesn't soak into the ground but runs off into waterways. It flows from rooftops, over paved areas and bare soil, and through sloped lawns while picking up a variety of materials on its way. As it flows, stormwater runoff collects and transports soil, animal waste, salt, pesticides, fertilizers, oil and grease, debris and other pollutants. The quality of runoff is affected by a variety of factors and depends on the season, local meteorology, geography and upon activities which lie in the path of the flow. Stormwater gathers a variety of pollutants that are mobilized during runoff events. Polluted runoff degrades our lakes, rivers, wetland and other waterways. Transported soil clouds the waterways and interferes with the habitat of fish and plant life. Nutrients such as phosphorus and nitrogen can promote the overgrowth of algae, deplete oxygen in the waterway and be harmful to other aquatic life. Toxic chemicals from automobiles, sediment from construction activities and careless application of pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers threaten the health of the receiving waterway and can kill fish and other aquatic life. Bacteria from animal wastes and illicit connections to sewerage systems can make nearby lakes and bays unsafe for wading, swimming and the propagation of edible shellfish. According to an inventory conducted by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), half of the impaired waterways are affected by urban/suburban and construction sources of stormwater runoff. Polluted runoff can create environmental & public health and safety problems. Polluted stormwater is one of the nation's greatest threats to clean water. In the Southern Tier, stormwater runoff is a key source of pollution. What can you do as a Homeowner to offset the effects of stormwater? CHECK IT OUT AT: RAIN GARDENS & RAIN BARRELS |
Are your parcels eligible for Agricultural Assessment? Talk to your local assessor to determine eligibility. |
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Landowners wishing to file for an agricultural assessment in 2012 must file with their local assessor by March 1st. In order to this you first have a Soil Group Worksheet prepared by the Soil & Water Conservation District for each tax parcel you intend to enroll. Determining Eligibility:
Maintaining Eligibility:
worksheet completed. You will need to have your current tax bill (for each parcel) available when you call, so that a member of the SWCD staff can collect necessary information over the phone. There is a $20.00 per parcel charge for new worksheets and a $15.00 per parcel charge for revised worksheets. Worksheets are completed in the order they are requested. Once the worksheet it completed you will be contacted so that you can make an appointment to review, sign and pick up your worksheet(s). If you have any questions give us a call. |
| What is Stormwater? & Why Should I Care? |
| CHECK IMPORTANT MESSAGES FOR NEW DEC REGULATIONS On Water Withdrawal Reporting & Dishwasher Detergent & Nutrient Runoff Law |
| IMPORTANT DATES |
| OFFICE CLOSED January 2, 2012 New Year's Day January 16, 2012 Martin Luther King February 13, 2012 Lincoln's Birthday February 20, 2012 President's Day March 13 - 16, 2012 Annual Training May 28, 2012 Memorial Day July 4, 2012 Independence Day September 3, 2012 Labor Day October 8, 2012 Columbus Day November 12, 2012 Veteran's Day November 22-23, 2012 Thanksgiving December 25, 2012 Christmas |
| BOARD MEETINGS |
| January 17, 2012 5:00 PM February 21, 2012 5:00 PM March 20, 2012 5:00 PM April 17, 2012 6:00 PM May 15, 2012 6:00 PM June 19, 2012 6:00 PM July 17, 2012 6:00 PM August 21, 2012 6:00 PM September 18, 2012 6:00 PM October 16, 2012 6:00 PM November 20, 2012 5:00 PM December 18, 2012 5:00 PM |
| TRUCK FOR SALE |
| SEALED BIDS being accepted on 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 4-Door 4x4 Sprayed on Bed Liner 90,583 Miles |
| Bids to be delivered to Allegany County S&WCD 5390 County Rd 48, Lot A Belmont, NY 14813 Mark: SEALED BID by 4:30 pm Tuesday, February 21, 2012 Bid opening Tuesday, February 21, 2012 5:00 pm |
| Sold as Is The Allegany County Soil & Water Conservation District reserves the right to reject any or all bids. |
