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The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is announcing the availability of up to $500,000 for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) in New York. Funding will be awarded to applications that support the development of new tools, approaches, practices, and technologies that further natural resource conservation on private lands. Our FY23 state conservation priorities are climate resilience, urban agriculture, and organic agriculture.

USDA Seeking Applications To Expand Conservation Assistance To Underserved Producers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking applications for projects that will improve outreach to underserved producers and underserved communities about conservation programs and services and opportunities for students to pursue careers in agriculture, natural resources and related sciences.

SNAP-Ed New York, OFA Offer Healthy Eating Community Workshops

The Oswego County Office for the Aging (OFA) received grant funding from the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOA) through SNAP-Ed New York to offer older adults the evidence-based health promotion program, “Eat Healthy, Be Active,” which is focused on improving healthy eating.

Spring Into A New Career At Oswego County Job Fair April 13

Oswego County Workforce New York (OCWNY) presents a spring job fair on Thursday, April 13 at the McCrobie Civic Center, 41 Lake St., Oswego. The event runs from 3 to 6 p.m., bringing local employers, training institutions and job applicants together for a variety of career and training opportunities.

Oswego County Announces Federal Grant For Environmental Site Assessments

Oswego County announces a federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to fund environmental studies on brownfield sites, properties where the potential presence of a hazardous substance may complicate the land’s re-development.

Oswego County Early Childhood Alliance Work Underway

Organizational partners in Oswego County are coming together to support Early Childhood; representatives on the Early Childhood Alliance (ECA) committee recently met to discuss the goals of the initiative.

Nominate Your Parent, Friend Or Neighbor For Senior Of The Year

The Oswego County Office for the Aging (OFA) is looking for nominations for its 2023 Senior of the Year recognition. If you know a deserving senior – someone who is at least 60 years old and an active volunteer – submit a nomination form by Friday, June 9.

DSS Hosts Virtual Foster And Adoptive Parent Orientation April 6

Oswego County Department of Social Services (DSS) will host another virtual information meeting for potential foster and adoptive parents on Thursday, April 6 from 9 to 11 a.m.

SKYWARN Training Session At SUNY Oswego

The Buffalo office of the National Weather Service, in cooperation with the SUNY Oswego Meteorology Club will be conducting a SKYWARN spotter training seminar at Shineman Hall Room 122 at SUNY Oswego on Thursday April 6, 2023 at 7:00 p.m..

DEC Announces New York’s Trout Harvest Opens April 1

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the April 1 start of the spring trout fishing season, which provides excellent angling opportunities thanks to DEC’s extensive stocking program and wild trout fisheries. DEC stocks nearly 1.9 million trout in waters statewide, beginning in March and lasting until early June.