The Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (VASWCD) is a private nonprofit association of 47 soil and water conservation districts in Virginia and is classified accordingly as a 501(c)(5). It is a voluntary, nongovernmental association of Virginia's districts.

The Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts provides and promotes leadership in the conservation of natural resources through stewardship and education programs. It coordinates conservation efforts statewide to focus effectively on issues identified by local member districts.

Our mission is to serve and strengthen soil & water conservation districts in the stewardship of natural resources.

 

Missed the Spring 2010 Director Training?

Presentations from both Williamsburg and Rocky Mount Sessions are now available for download here:

 

DCR Cost Share Needs Report 2009

 

Economic Impacts of Implementing BMPs

 

 

Remember to contact the VASWCD Office with any events you wish for our staff to attend!  We're always happy to act as a volunteer or just to observe the great projects that you're doing! Contact us today!


District Resource

District Marketing Materials Available:

DCR Conservation Warehouse


Virginia Conservation Partners

Calendar of Meetings & Events

 

 

 

 

 

 


NPS Trading  

DEQ Information on Trading Nutrient Reductions from Nonpoint Source Best Management Practices in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed: Guidance for Agricultural Landowners and Your Potential Trading Partners


 

 

Items to Note:

Graves Mountain Annual Training

August 24-26, 2010

Graves Mountain Lodge

Syria, VA

Registration form available here!

 

 

Colonial SWCD to host

Conservation In Action Tour

August 2-3, 2010

Click Here for More Information!

 

2010 VASWCD Summer Newsletter

2010 Youth Conservation Camp Information

 

 Virginia Envirothon

 

2010 VASWCD Calendar

 

2010 VASWCD Award Applications & Deadlines Posted

 

 

 

 2010 VASWCD Legislative Agenda

 

USDA - Section 1619 FSA/NRCS Information and Data Sharing

 


2010 NACD Poster Contest

 

2010 Poster Contest Details are available now. 

See the NACD Poster Contest Site for more information on how to begin promoting the contest in your local schools now!

 

2010 Poster Contest Rules

2010 Poster Contest Entry Form

Poster Contest Sample Flyer

 


DONATE

to the Educational Foundation

 

  "It has been a privilege to have served the VASWCD 

  for 33 years as a Director for Tazewell SWCD. My  

  contributions to the VASWCD Educational Foundation 

  are my way of continuing to serve and help the

  youth of Virginia."

                               - Joyce Buchanan

                                21st Century Club Member

 

 Become a 21st century club member and make your  

 pledge to the VASWCD Education Foundation today.

 

 Donations of any size make a significant contribution

 to the Foundation and its work. As a 501(c)3 your 

 donation is tax deductible.


 

Virginia Association of Soil & Water Conservation Districts
                              7308 Hanover Green Drive, Suite 100
                            Mechanicsville, Virginia 23111
                               Office - (804) 559-0324
                               Fax - (804) 559-0325
		Kendall Tyree, Association Administrator (kendall.tyree@vaswcd.org)
		Beth Sokolik, Education & Training Coordinator (elizabeth.sokolik@vaswcd.org)
		Margaret Kennedy, Staff (margaret.kennedy@vaswcd.org)
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		This page last updated: July 01, 2010