Hanover-Caroline Soil and Water Conservation Conservation District

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NOTICE

In an effort to maintain social distancing, the District is serving one client at a time in our office, until further notice. Appointments with our conservation specialists are recommended to avoid asking anyone to wait in the hallway. 

UPCOMING BOARD MEETINGS*


Jan. 12, 2021		Hanover Department of Social Services Conference Room  12304 Washington Highway
Ashland, VA 23005
9:00 a.m.

* Members of the community who wish to attend our meetings, please notify H-C SWCD Financial Specialist, Kathy Shamblin,  at 804-537-3009 or via email to ensure we are able to provide sufficient seating to follow social distancing guidelines.

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Mission

The District's mission is to provide and promote leadership in the conservation of natural resources through proper stewardship and educational programs.

​Scope

The District promotes the conservation of natural resources through initiatives that include serving as a primary resource for educational and technical assistance to local government, schools, civic groups, agriculture, and urban, ​transitional and business communities.

​Structure

The District consists of a citizen board of elected and appointed directors and a full-time staff of conservation, education, and administrative specialists.

Director Terms of Service

Two directors are elected to represent Hanover County and two are elected to represent Caroline County. Each serve a 4-year term and are elected in the November general election. Two at-large members are appointed by the Board to serve as directors. Additionally, non-voting associate directors are appointed by the Board.

 


A video recording of the October 2, 2020 Education Committee meeting, held via Zoom, is available upon request.

Directors and Officers

  • Leigh Pemberton, Director, Chairman, appointed
  • Donald L. Wells, Director, Vice Chairman, Secretary, elected, Hanover
  • Cindy Smith, Director, Treasurer, elected, Caroline
  • George Rice, Director, elected, Hanover
  • Joseph H. Stepp, III, Director, Vice-Chairman, elected, Caroline
  • Laura Maxey-Nay, Director, appointed, Virginia Cooperative Extension agent
  • Tim Tobin, Associate Director, appointed, Caroline
  • J. Timothy Etheredge, Associate Director, appointed, Hanover
  • Casey Engel, Associate Director, appointed, Caroline
  • Meredeth Dash, Associate Director, appointed, Hanover