News & Updates

October 2023

Important

Dates

Oct. 27 • Poster Contest Deadline

Nov. 8 • Stormwater Workshop

Nov. 9 • TEDI Tree Giveaway

Nov. 10 • SCD Closed

Native tree giveaway set for Nov. 9

Georgetown, Del., Oct. 5 - The Sussex Conservation District (SCD) will host a native tree giveaway on Thursday, Nov. 9, from 1 to 4 p.m., at the Vanderwende-Evans Conservation Center located at 23818 Shortly Road, Georgetown. The event will be held rain or shine, and trees will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Crabs & Conservation

SCD recently held the fifth Crabs & Conservation on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, at the SCD equipment shop in Georgetown, Del. The event brings local legislators, agency representatives, farmers, tax ditch managers, board members and staff together to celebrate conservation in Sussex County over fresh steamed blue crabs.

“They can sit across the table from one another, pick crabs, and have a conversation about the work they’re doing in the field and what the support from our elected officials means,” said David Baird, district coordinator at SCD.

“We also have a great partnership with our county, state and federal government, that helps support voluntary conservation here in Sussex County,” Baird continued.

SCD implements conservation practices through the agriculture, stormwater and heavy equipment programs.

More photos from the event can be found on SCDs Facebook and Instagram pages.

Stormwater Updates

Learn about community enhancement and available funding opportunities.

Converting Lawns to Meadows

Beth Wasden, Nanticoke Watershed Alliance deputy director.

Urban and Community Forestry Program

Taryn Davidson, Delaware Department of Agriculture urban and community forestry program acting director

2024 Conservation Stewardship Awards

NOW OPEN!

Entries for the 2024 Conservation Stewardship Award are now open!

Now in its third year, the Conservation Stewardship Award recognizes organizations that exceed sediment and stormwater regulations.

Through recognition and appreciation of these organizations, we hope to catalyze future voluntary conservation and encourage residents to choose conservation-focused organizations

Learn More

Partner News

Delaware Producers Can ACT NOW for NRCS Funding

Kasey Taylor, Delaware State Conservationist, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), has announced Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 guidance for the ACT NOW funding for several conservation practices.