Hanover-Caroline Soil and Water Conservation

NOTICES 

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. 

No-till drill lease agreements and instructions can be found beside our office door for those with drill reservations. 

To reserve the drill,  please contact Kathy Shambin at 804-537-3009 or kshambin@hanovercounty.gov

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The June 9 District Board meeting will be held ONLY by Webex Virtual Platform. 

Please contact District Manager, Sharon Conner, for an invitation to attend at slconner@hanovercounty.gov or 804-537-3014


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The Hanover-Caroline SWCD RMP TAC Meeting was held virtually, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM, Thursday, May 28, hosted by District Manager, Sharon Conner. A recording of the meeting may be found on the Forms and Publications page.

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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.

 Public Board Meetings

  • 9 a.m.
  • Second Tuesday of every month
  • USDA Service Center Conference Room
    13224 Hanover Courthouse Road
    Hanover, VA 23069

Board Meeting Schedules

  1. H-C SWCD Board Meeting Schedule 2020
  2. Apr. 2020 Board Meeting Minutes
  3. March 2020 Board Meeting Minutes (PDF)
  4. February 2020 Board Meeting Minutes (PDF)
  5. January 2020 Board Meeting Minutes (PDF)

Officers and Directors