Washington County Conservation District

The purpose of the Washington County Conservation District is to preserve our county's soil, water and related natural resources by avoiding practices contributing to soil wastage and soil erosion. We communicate with our partner conservation organizations to identify ways to achieve goals and enhance success towards sustainable natural resource ma... nagement. Through the District we help local citizens manage these important resources by demonstrating proper farm practices, surveying potential land disturbances, issuing permits, and following regulations. The Washington County Conservation District continues to manage and offer programs to serve our community. Washington County Conservation District coordinates and implements state wide and local programs to conserve soil health and water quality for the community through three (3) key components: outreach, education, and technical assistance. Outreach: The district conducts outreach through information technology and social media, participation in key events in the county and state, and interactions with legislators. Education: The district conducts education through Envirothon competition, school visits, municipality training, information briefings, and events such as Field Days. Technical assistance: The district provides technical assistance based on delegated responsibilities from DEP, PDA, and SCC. These responsibilities include review of permit applications, inspections of best management practices (BMPs), complaint site inspections, and outreach and education for each program responsibility. Assisting the community to conserve and improve the natural resources through promotion and innovation. By decree of the Conservation District Law, the total number of directors shall always be 7, unless the State Conservation Commission (Commission) approves, at the request of the district board and county governing body (county commissioner board or county council) a greater or lesser number. The composition of the conservation district board (# farmers and # ...Read More