2012 MS4 Annual Report Draft
The Warren County MS4 Annual Report draft is now available for review here.
The Queensbury MS4 Annual Report draft is now available for review here.
Questions and comments for the Warren County MS4 Annual Report may be sent to Jim Lieberum at 518.623.3119 or jim99@nycap.rr.com by May 29, 2013.
Questions and comments will continue at the May 29, 2013 Department of Public Works Meeting at the Warren County Municipal Center. The comment and question period will close at the end of the meeting.
Municipal De-Icing Best Practices Forum a Success
April 26, 2013 – On April 17, 2013 a Municipal De-Icing Best Practice Forum was held in Lake George
for local Highway Superintendents and their spreader crews. The Forum was sponsored by the Lake
Champlain Basin Program and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and
organized by staff at the Lake Champlain – Lake George Regional Planning Board, Lake George
Association and Warren County Soil and Water Conservation District. Over 65 local Highway
Superintendents and staff from 21 municipalities attended. Also in attendance were NYS DOT
employees from Warren, Washington, Clinton, Essex and Hamilton Counties.
Read Press Release
Presentations
Snow and Ice Control Operations in New York State by Mike Lashmet
MassDOT Environmental Impact Snow and Ice by Paul Brown
The Impact of De-Icing Salt on the Lake George Watershed by Larry Eichler
Snow and Ice Control Best Management Practices for Local Highway Officials by Dewey Amsler
The Happy Balance by Jeff Tennyson
2012 Annual Report
Warren County SWCD is pleased to present our 2012 Annual Report which highlights many of the accomplishments and issues
the District worked on over the past year. As always, thank you for supporting your local Conservation District!
Click on the image to the right to download the report.
Adirondack Waterfest
Friday, July 12, 2013
10 am – 3 pm
Town Hall Field – Chestertown, NY
The Adirondack Waterfest is a free, one day event for families that showcases local businesses and
organizations that are involved in water quality. Come learn about your local waterbodies through
presentations, games, educational exhibits and much more. An array of water quality issues are
addressed, including stormwater runoff, erosion and sediment control, wells, septic systems and
watershed and lake health. A Kids Area will be offered with activities,
games, t-shirt printing, Meriloons the Clown, live animals and a bouncy house. Educational
presentations will be given in the Town Hall on Local Logging History, Invasive Species and Guitar
Making. There will also be music and a live broadcast by Froggy 107.1.
Spring Fish Sale
For local pond owners:
Brook Trout
Rainbow Trout
Large Mouth Bass
Fathead Minnows
Order form
Stop in the office at 394 Schroon River Rd. in Warrensburg or just call us at 623-3119.
Order deadline: May 17th
Pick up: Friday, May 24th at 2:00pm at our office.
Warren County MS4
In Warren County, the Town of Queensbury is a regulated municipality under the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Municipal
Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Program. All municipalities regulated under the MS4 program are required to implement Best Management
Practices (BMPs) to control stormwater runoff. The purpose of these regulations is to help protect and improve the quality of public
waterbodies in more densely populated areas of the state. These regulations outline a large number of tasks (formatted as six "minimum
measure") which the municipality must undertake to be in compliance with these mandates.
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2013 Warren County SWCD Co-Conservationist of the Year Bill Lupo – NYSDEC Regional Water Engineer
Bill has been a longtime supporter of the District and has always been very proactive in his management of programs that the District is
associated with. Bill takes a common sense approach to resource issues and looks to develop solutions, rather than get bogged down in the
minutia of a perceived problem.
Due to his extensive knowledge of the programs, we know that Bill is able to provide us accurate information. With his support and guidance
the District has been extremely successful in implementing many water quality improvement projects and his encouragement of the District
staff has expanded their technical abilities leading to a better standing in the eyes of other agencies.
Bill’s willingness to assist communities, agencies, partners and landowners is a great example of what respect he has for conservation.
It is safe to say that this District would not be as successful as it is if we have not had the support and confidence from Bill.
We extend our thanks and gratitude for his friendship to the District and his commitment to the conservation of resources for the people
of Warren County.
2013 Warren County SWCD Co-Conservationist of the Year Warren County
The partnership that has developed between the County and District is tremendous and allows the District to assist the constituents and
municipalities of Warren County in dealing with natural resource issues.
This type of working relationship that exists between the County and District is not seen in many other counties. This year the District
has primarily worked with the Department of Public Works, Department of Parks and Recreation, Purchasing Department, Planning Department,
Information Technology, Buildings and Grounds, Emergency Services Office and the Sherriff’s Department.
District staff interacts with various county departments and employees on a weekly basis. This may be a question about proper purchasing
procedures, assisting the DPW with a question about stream information, the County IT department dealing with our computer issues or
meeting with the mechanics at the County Garage about the needs of our vehicles.
We feel that the relationship is mutually beneficial to all involved and aids in addressing many resource issues in the county. We look
forward to continuing to strengthen this relationship and to be able to assist the county in any way that we can.
Warren County Agricultural Environmental Management (AEM) Program
With the start of the New Year the District is reaching out to our Warren County farmers and agricultural producers to
educate and inform them about the benefits of being in the Agricultural Environmental Management (AEM) program. Farming
with proper conservation practices can increase production and decrease operating costs. Our AEM program offers free
technical assistance to famers and producers with the goal of promoting conservation for the land as well as improving
production.
Many agricultural operations are eligible including: riding stables, green houses, hay fields, fruit, vegetable or
tree farms, forestry, horse, dairy or other pastureland and vineyards. All farms, large or small, are encouraged to
join our AEM program. Being part of the Warren County AEM Program qualifies you to receive assistance in developing
a plan that is best for the farm and resources. For more information about our AEM program visit
here .
If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at (518)623-3119 or at
nrowell123@nycap.rr.com.