Alexander Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor
Member of board of supervisors that creates aid programs and educates people on environmental conservation.
Full office description
- A soil and water conservation district supervisor is 1 member of a board of 5 supervisors that works to improve the soil and water quality in the county through education.
- The board of supervisors provide technical and financial assistance to help land users maintain their land and surrounding ecosystems.
- The board of supervisors design long term conservation programs that teach environmental care, pollution reduction, and provide incentives for using these practices, especially for agricultural workers.
- The board of supervisors provide short term educational services like competitions, field days, and workshops to educate the public on conservation.
- Soil and water conservation district supervisors are elected to 4 year terms in non-partisan races. However, 2 of the board members are appointed by the state soil and water commission.
How this impacts you
Businesses — The board of supervisors for soil and water districts can allocate funds to agricultural programs. An example of this is the $130,000 that the Wake Soil and Water Conservation District gave to the North Carolina Agriculture Cost Share Program (ACSP). This money helped land owners install conservation practices on their land to reduce pollution.
School Curriculum — The board of supervisors for soil and water districts sponsors many competitions and programs for children to learn about the environment and natural resources. For example Orange County, North Carolina's Envirothon consists of 5 students taking a written test about soil, wildlife, aquatics, forests, and current environmental issues.
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Colby Herman
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