Mecklenburg Soil and Water Conservation District

MECKLENBURG SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Mecklenburg Soil and Water Conservation District is governed by a five-member board of supervisors. Three supervisors are elected on the general ballot as non-partisan candidates during the regular election of county officers, and two are appointed by the NC Soil and Water Conservation Commission upon recommendation of the local district board of supervisors. All supervisors serve four-year terms and are the key to the success of their local district.

The board of supervisors meets monthly to establish local soil and water conservation priorities based on the needs of the district. The board works with groups to address these priorities through the installation and implementation of best management practices that protect and improve the natural resources within the district. The work is accomplished by partnering with local, state, and federal agencies; businesses; and non-profit organizations for technical and financial assistance. The board is also responsible for reviewing and approving district contracts for ACSP, AgWRAP, and CCAP. The Division of Soil and Water Conservation administers ACSP, AgWRAP, and CCAP, and holds each local board of supervisors accountable to these state programs. Mecklenburg’s board is also responsible for approving contracts for their own UCSP.