The Poultney Mettowee Conservation District (PMNRCD) was created in 1940 as the first District in Vermont, and continues to work with agricultural producers as well as landowners, communities, youth and the general public on issues related to water quality and natural resource conservation. The 309,000-acre Poultney-Mettowee Watershed is home to 17 Vermont and New York towns. The watershed contains a combination of farmlands, forested areas, villages and rural communities. These areas are home to a diversity of wild and domestic plants and animals including several rare and significant species.

PMNRCD is one of 14 Districts in Vermont as part of the Vermont Association of Conservation Districts. Conservation Districts are political subdivisions of the State of Vermont and function as non-profit municipalities. Districts were created by the federal government in 1939 in response to the Dust Bowl to teach farmers about better soil erosion control methods.

The PMNRCD covers the watershed area for the Poultney and Mettowee Rivers in Vermont. The PMWP works with our partners in New York to encompass the entire watershed through the Poultney Mettowee Watershed Partnership.

Post-Tropical Storm Irene Resources

Some of our landowners and farmers continue to deal with issues related to the storm. We will continue to list contact information here, and remain available at anytime to provide assistance. Please call or email at any time.

Post Hurricane Resources

Agricultural Damage

USDA Farm Service Agency

802-775-8034 x2

USDA NRCS

802-775-8034 x14

VT Agency of Agriculture

802-828-2450

UVM Extension System

773-3349

River Erosion/Damage

VT Agency of Natural Resources

Ethan Swift, Watershed Coordinator - 786-2503

Todd Menees, Stream Engineer - 786-5921

www.anr.state.vt.us