As a Soil and Water District Supervisor, for the Scotland Soil and Water Conservation District, I have applied for, or stand to benefit from, a contract under a commission cost share program. I did not vote on the approval or denial of the application or attempt to influence the outcome of any action on the application. ... Approved by (Print): Edward T Carmichael
(District Chairperson’s signature): Edward T Carmichael
Date: 9/11/25

NCDA&CS / Soil and Water Conservation Commission - NC Cost Share Programs Supervisor Contracts (Attachment 6B) - November 19, 2025 (PDF)

Edward currently serves as a Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor for the Scotland Soil and Water Conservation District.

2026 North Carolina General Election

Carmichael has a background in environmental conservation and has been involved in various community initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable practices in agriculture and land management. His campaign focuses on improving soil health, water quality, and conservation education in Scotland County.

Edward T. Carmichael (Scotland County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors, North Carolina, candidate 2026)

He emphasizes the importance of collaboration between local farmers, government agencies, and conservation organizations to achieve these goals. Carmichael believes that effective conservation practices can enhance agricultural productivity while protecting natural resources for future generations.

Prioritizes improving soil health, water quality, and conservation education in Scotland County.

Believes effective conservation practices can improve agricultural productivity while protecting natural resources for future generations.

- Prioritizes improving soil health, water quality, and conservation education in Scotland County.
- Believes effective conservation practices can improve agricultural productivity while protecting natural resources for future generations.

Energy & the Environment

Emphasizes collaboration among local farmers, government agencies, and conservation organizations to advance conservation goals.

- Emphasizes collaboration among local farmers, government agencies, and conservation organizations to advance conservation goals.

Administration

Edward T. Carmichael

Mauricio Mendez

Walter Ley

Guthrie Gibson

- 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. 