Division of Soil and Water Conservation

The division provides programs, trainings, and technical and engineering services promoting voluntary natural resource management and conservation on the private lands of NC through a non-regulatory, incentive-driven approach. Working with federal, state and local partners, the division administers a comprehensive statewide program to protect and conserve the state's soil and water resources through General Statue 139. The division serves as staff for the North Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Commission to help deliver conservation programs at the local level by providing leadership and assistance in locally-led conservation of the state's 96 local soil and water conservation districts. The division provides financial, technical and educational assistance to districts, landowners, agricultural producers and the general public by delivering programs in nonpoint source pollution management including cost share funding for installation of best management practices and securement of conservation easements; technical assistance in engineering, soils, conservation planning, nutrient and animal waste management; and technical trainings for professional development. **Division Mission** To foster voluntary, incentive-driven management of soil, water and related natural resources for the benefit of the environment, economy and all citizens.