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James River Soil & Water Conservation District

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• James River Soil & Water Conservation District

"Conserving Our Natural Resources... Protecting Our Environment"

Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCD's) were established by legislation in the late 30's as a "grassroots" conservation delivery network that identifies problems and helps to guide solutions voluntarily.   In Virginia there are 46 SWCD's covering 15 cities and 100 counties.

The James River Soil & Water Conservation District is made up of Chesterfield County and Prince George County.  Oversight is provided by a Board of Directors who voluntarily serve three year terms.  Two elected directors from each County, along with two appointed directors, oversee the programs administered by staff.

Partial funding from state and local governments is supplemented by fund-raising activities such as: tree seedling sales and rental of a no-till planter.

Conservation assistance provided by staff include:

• Writing conservation plans for farms
• Reviewing erosion and sediment control plans
• Offering financial assistance through cost share for certain conservation practices
• Assisting residents with drainage control and slope protection
• Providing educational programs on soils and water quality

Contact Our Staff

Linda E. McAllister, District Administrator
linda.mcallister@va.nacdnet.net

Anthony Howell, NRCS Soil Conservationist
anthony.howell@va.usda.gov

Suzanne C. Thore, Program Support
suzanne.thore@va.nacdnet.net

Daniel D. Lee , Conservation Specialist
daniel.lee@va.nacdnet.net

Phone:  (804) 957-6156, (804) 957-6148
Fax:        (804) 733-9476

Meet Our Board of Directors

Donald A. Bagshaw, Prince George, Chairman
Chris Elko, Chesterfield, Vice Chairman
W. D. (Bill) Kreider, Prince George
T. Michael Likins, Chesterfield
Charles Skalsky, Prince George
Margie Davis, Chesterfield

George A. Beadles, Jr., Chesterfield
John Kinch, Chesterfield

Staff

Linda E. McAllister
Suzanne C. Thore
Daniel D. Lee

Monthly Meeting Schedule

James River Soil & Water Conservation District will hold its monthly Board of Directors meeting on Thursday, April 3, 2008. The public meeting will begin at 6:00 PM and will be held in the Lane B. Ramsey Administration Building Room 502 on the fifth floor. This is located on Mimms Loop in Chesterfield Courthouse. For further information, call the office at 957-6148.

January 3 at 3:00 P.M. Prince George Co. Human Services building Multi-purpose room

February 7 at 3:00 P.M. Chesterfield Cooperative Extension Office

March 6 at 3:00 P.M. Prince George Co. Human Services Small Conference room

April 3 at 6:00 P.M. Chesterfield Cooperative Extension Office

May 1 at 6:00 P.M. Prince George Co. Human Services Multi-purpose room

June 5 at 6:00 P.M. Chesterfield Cooperative Extension Office

July 3 at 6:00 P.M. Prince George Co. Human Services Multi-purpose room

August 7 at 6:00 P.M. Chesterfield Cooperative Extension Office

September 4 at 6:00 P.M. Prince George Co. Human Services Multi-purpose room

October 2 at 6:00 P.M. Chesterfield Cooperative Extension Office

November 6 at 6:00 P.M. Prince George Co. Human Services Multi-purpose room

December 4 at 3:00 P.M. Chesterfield Cooperative Extension Office

Call the office at 957-6148 for directions & further information.