Androscoggin Valley Soil and Water Conservation District offers technical assistance at a fee of $60/hr. District staff are available to assist landowners, municipalities, farmers, county residents, and organizations with natural resource focused questions and concerns here in Androscoggin and Sagadahoc counties. 

Contact us for more information on how we can provide you with:​

Buffers and Re-vegetation Plan Assistance 

District staff meets with landowners to assess properties and create revegetation plans to comply with the Maine Shoreland Zoning guidelines. Assistance includes site visit(s), a scaled site plan, plant lists, and written recommendations.  ​

Erosion Control Technical Assistance ​

District staff meets with landowners, private road associations, and municipal officials to provide options for addressing erosion problems that impact water resources including pre- and post-construction activities. Assistance includes site visit and written recommendations. ​

Conservation Landscape Certification Program Assistance 

District staff advises landowners on implementing conservation practices in a systematic way and provides one-on-one help on your property. A checklist is available online to assess current progress towards conservation goals. One visit is complimentary per landowner with additional visits at the standard rate. ​

Invasive plant control practice plan (ipcpp) preparation

District staff ​assess your property and prepare an Invasive Plant Control Practice Plan (IPCPP). Landowners with 10 acres (or more) can complete apply to be reimbursed for half of the cost of the plan from Maine Forest Service through a grant program.

WATERSHED PLANNING ASSISTANCE

District staff can help coordinate a watershed survey, survey report, Watershed Based Plan, and application for Chapter 319 funding for lake/pond associations, towns, and other stakeholders. Staff can also assist individuals interested in forming a lake association.

EVENT AND WORKSHOP ASSISTANCE

District staff can help host or coordinate an event for organizations in Androscoggin and Sagadahoc counties. See additional information about education programming offerings here.  ​

COMMUNITY RESILIENCE PARTNERSHIP ENROLLMENT  ​

District staff help enroll municipalities in the Community Resilience Partnership, making them eligible for Climate Action Grants for climate mitigation and adaptation activities. Staff assist with preparing resolutions, self-evaluations, and host a community workshop.  ​

 If you’re looking for help with a soil or water related concern not listed here, reach out to Sarah Torresen at [email protected] or (207) 241-5377.