Jefferson County SWCD

(PART 2) The solution to (non point-source) pollution is YOU! In urban areas, our habits are huge contributors pollution in our water. Here are the most common types and what you can do. Remember, we all live downstream! #watersheds #conservation #environment

The solution to (non point source) pollution is YOU! In urban areas, our habits are huge contributors pollution in our water. Here are the most common types and what you can do. Remember, we all live downstream! #watersheds #conservation #environment

🌼Native Gardening 101 Workshop. We are hosting workshops teaching the basics of native plant gardening - take home free plants! President's Day, 2/16/26. RSVP today! As this workshop is on a holiday, we encourage folks to bring their children with them! eventbrite.com/e/native-garde…

Pollution comes from many sources and impacts our waterways. The Ohio River is one of the most polluted waterways in the US, but we can make a difference by addressing all the sources of pollution through our actions and regulatory changes. We all live downstream! #conservation

🌼Native Gardening 101 Workshop. We are hosting workshops teaching the basics of native plant gardening - take home free plants! President's Day, 2/16/26. RSVP today! As this workshop is on a holiday, we encourage folks to bring their children with them! eventbrite.com/e/native-garde…

A hearty welcome to the District's newest addition, Kris Mann! They'll be working as the District's Natural Resources Specialist. Read a little bit more about Kris at jeffcd.org/board-staff

Welcome to Watershed Wednesdays! Every Wednesday we will be sharing information about our local watersheds and how you play an important role in water conservation. We all live downstream. #watershedwednesday #waterconservation #conservation #watershed

The Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District has a vacant supervisor position! To learn more, visit eec.ky.gov/Natural-Resour…. Vacancy Nomination petitions must be received by 02/16/2026. Contact us for a nomination petition: admin@jeffcd.org or (502) 499-1900

For this week's Watershed Wednesday, check out the winners COUNTY-WIDE in the Soil & Water District's Art & Writing Contest! This year's theme was: Kentucky Wetlands Up Close. #Louisville #wetlands #kentuckyconservation #conservation #art

‘Tis the season to care for gardens! Take some time to tune up your equipment. Spring will be here before you know it! Before the planting season, you can make sure all your tools are ready for use by giving them a little love. #conservation #gardening #wintermaintenance #gardens

🌼Native Gardening 101 Workshop. We are hosting workshops teaching the basics of native plant gardening - take home free plants! President's Day, 2/16/26. RSVP today! As this workshop is on a holiday, we encourage folks to bring their children with them! eventbrite.com/e/native-garde…

With less to do outside you can have time to plan what to plant and when, when it will bloom/ripen, etc. It’s great for plotting out where you want greenery & other garden features. It’s also the key time to get your soil tested - spring is right around the corner! #gardening

TODAY is the LAST DAY to get in your applications for cost-shares for High Tunnels and Low Tunnels. Applications close TODAY at end of business. Get your application in and extend your growing season! #conservation #winter #gardening #costshare #gardeningtips #environment

REMINDER: Cost-share applications for High Tunnels and Low Tunnels close on January 15th! Get your application in and extend your growing season! ONE DAY REMAINING! #conservation #winter #gardening #costshare #gardeningtips #environment

For this week's Watershed Wednesday, check out the winner from Palmer-Ball Academy in the Soil & Water District's Art & Writing Contest! This year's theme was: Kentucky Wetlands Up Close. #Louisville #wetlands #kentuckyconservation #conservation #art

REMINDER: Cost-share applications for High Tunnels and Low Tunnels close on January 15th! Get your application in and extend your growing season! THREE DAYS REMAINING! #conservation #winter #gardening #costshare #gardeningtips #environment

eventbrite.com/e/native-garde… 🌼Native Gardening 101 Workshop. We are hosting workshops teaching the basics of native plant gardening - take home free plants! President's Day, 2/16/26. RSVP today! As this workshop is on a holiday, we encourage folks to bring their children with them!

REMINDER: Cost-share applications for High Tunnels and Low Tunnels close on January 15th! Get your application in and extend your growing season! ONE WEEK REMAINING! #conservation #winter #gardening #costshare #gardeningtips #environment

For this week's Watershed Wednesday, check out the winners from Dunn Elementary in the Soil & Water District's Art & Writing Contest! This year's theme was: Kentucky Wetlands Up Close. #Louisville #wetlands #kentuckyconservation #conservation #art

‘Tis the season to care for gardens! Nature is always at work. Winter is a great time to prune shrubs and trees. For dormant perennials, consider holding off cutting back, as many of our native insects love the plant matter! #gardening #conservation #winter