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We're Hiring: Business Operation Manager

Put your bookkeeping, financial management, and organizational skills to work for a mission that matters. Join our growing conservation team in Newport, VT.

August 27, 2026: Making Hayfields Work Again

Join us in Hardwick for a farm tour with practical tips for hay land management including wet spots with focus on tile-drainage: the benefits, challenges, BMPs, and rules and regulations.

2026 Locally Led Survery

Share your priorities for soil, water, and working lands in Orleans County. Your input helps guide conservation funding and action.

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The Orleans County Natural Resource Conservation District (OCNRCD) was established in 1946 as a non-regulatory organization led by local landowners. We strive to protect natural resources by seeking solutions to local environmental concerns and providing resources to address them. Our current focus is to support Orleans County communities and landowners in their efforts to improve water quality issues. Our extensive partnerships with state, federal and local organizations enable us to coordinate resources locally to support conservation land use practices.

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We're Hiring: Business Operation Manager

Put your bookkeeping, financial management, and organizational skills to work for a mission that matters. Join our growing conservation team in Newport, VT.

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Lake Parker Septic Assistance Program | A Year in Review

Join us in Glover to discover the results of our Lake Parker Septic Assistance Program's first year.

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Making Hayfields Work Again

Join us in Hardwick for a farm tour with practical tips for hay land management including wet spots with focus on tile-drainage: the benefits, challenges, BMPs, and rules and regulations.

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80th Anniversary Celebration & Open Office Event

Join us Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM to celebrate our 80th anniversary, enjoy some cake and local snacks, and see our new office space!

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Your Shovel. A Major Restoration Project. One Historic Day.

On September 29, help put the first trees in the ground for a sweeping restoration project on the Barr Property. No experience necessary. Just bring your shovel.

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October Planting Days on the Black River

Spend a day outdoors planting trees that will protect clean water, wildlife, and riverbanks for decades to come.

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Bedded Pack Workshop at Bartlett Family Farm

Curious if a bedded pack system is right for your farm? Join us for a hands-on workshop and learn directly from a working farmer and NRCS experts.

Lakeshore Permitting Assistance

Whether you’re planning to fix storm damage, refresh your shoreline, rebuild a dock, or make improvements around your property, projects near the water often come with important steps, including…

2026 Locally Led Survery

Share your priorities for soil, water, and working lands in Orleans County. Your input helps guide conservation funding and action.