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Welcome to the Hamilton County Soil & Water Conservation District

The Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District's mission is to manage and promote the wise use of natural resources in Hamilton County.  The office staff assists land owners, communities, and municipalities by providing technical and educational assistance through our diversified conservation and water quality programs.  Information and assistance are available on soil characteristics, alternative septic systems, erosion control, permit assistance, GIS, lake data, invasive species, and much more.   

Quick Facts:

• Hamilton County is situated in the central Adirondacks of New York State and is one of only two counties that lie completely within the Adirondack Park.

• Average snowfall is 100 in/yr.

• It is the third largest county in the state, with an area of  1,808 sq. mi, of which 87 sq. mi (4.84%), is water. 

• It is the least populated with only 5,279 year round residents.

• The highest point of elevation is Snowy Mountain at 3889 ft and the lowest point of elevation is the Sacandaga River at Benson at 771 ft.  

• Seventy percent of the county is state owned land that is entirely forest preserve.  This area is mandated by the State Constitution to be left unaltered by humans.
  
  
   
• Many of our programs are partially funded by FL-LOWPA, Hamilton County, and the State of New York.