Otter Creek Natural Resources – Conservation District

ABOUT US

Ensuring the enhancement of Addison County farms, businesses, residences, woodland, and natural resources.

OUR SERVICES

Tree planting efforts with Trees for Streams, CREP and the District Tree Sale, soil erosion focus on Lake Champlain and equipment.

YOUR WATERSHED

Otter Creek, the longest river in Vermont, Lewis Creek and Lake Champlain NMP planning and required agricultural practices.

OUR DISTRICT

The Otter Creek District supports programs for the public in Limited Impact Development/Green Infrastructure, Conservation Outreach and Education

Achieved with the sale of conservation items including tree seedlings, and maintaining a list of contractors. Through AOI and RCPP the District has assisted 20 farmers to sign up for nutrient management plans.

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What we offer

Agricultural and Watershed Services

DAM REMOVALS

dam would restore the natural sediment regime and fluvial processes of the brook and prevent siltation of important cold water spawning habitat used by brook trout.

GULLY FIXES

Our gully stabilization services refers to the implementation of measures and techniques to prevent or mitigate erosion and instability in gullies..

CONSERVATION FARMERS OF THE YEAR

Presented at our Annual Meeting, recent recipients have been chosen for barnyard practices that manage manure nutrients, and cropping practices that reduce erosion.

TREE SALE

Our Annual Tree/Seedling Program was developed for the convenience of area residents and proceeds help support on-going conservation projects.

Join us and start helping today!