Martin County, Soil & Water Conservation

Martin County Board of Commissioners  Meeting, March 13, 2019 

As of July 31, 2024, Ricky Cannon did not have a website or any information online.

Energy & the Environment

Proposed working with the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Wildlife Management to trap beavers and destroy dams countywide by requesting landowners for funds, as he believed beaver population increases caused county waterway issues.

- Proposed working with the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Wildlife Management to trap beavers and destroy dams countywide by requesting landowners for funds, as he believed beaver population increases caused county waterway issues.

Administration

Ricky Cannon

- 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. 

Member of board of supervisors that creates aid programs and educates people on environmental conservation. 