Riparian Buffer Steward

Updated: May 20, 2024 06:39 PM GMT

Upper Susquehanna Coalition

Norwich, NY

About the Upper Susquehanna Coalition: The Upper Susquehanna Coalition (USC) is a coalition of 22 Soil & Water Conservation Districts within New York & Pennsylvania that collectively make up the headwaters of the Susquehanna River, and ultimately the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Our goal is to protect and improve water quality and natural resources in the Upper Susquehanna River Basin with the involvement of citizens and agencies through planning, education, coordination, funding, project implementation and advocating for our water resources. Job Description: Riparian buffer stewards support the establishment of young forests, primarily riparian forest buffers, throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed in New York and Pennsylvania. Stewards based in Norwich, NY will work with the Chenango County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) office and travel throughout the county to monitor reforestation, perform and coordinate management activities, and write reports. Riparia... More Detail

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