Welcome to the York Soil & Water Conservation District site. Our mission is to promote the wise and responsible use of natural resources for the benefit of all citizens of York County through education, demonstration projects and technical services.
The Conservation District brings together all available technical, financial and education resources and coordinates them so that they meet the needs of the local land user for conservation of soil, water and related natural resources.
The Conservation District is a subdivision of state government in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources and the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service.
The York Soil & Water Conservation District has been serving York County landowners for over 60 years. Learn more about our programs through our most recent newsletters.
COME TO A MEETING
Commissioner meetings are open to the public - the next meeting will be February 19, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.at the USDA Service Center (see address below) Here is the agenda:
OFFICE LOCATION
USDA Service Center
1460 E. Alexander Love Hwy
York, SC 29745
803-670-3018
Office Hours: 8:00 - 4:30 M-F
District Coordinator: Barbara O'Connell
Barbara.oconnell@sc.nacdnet.net
Education Specialist: Laura Nettles
Laura.nettles@sc.nacdnet.net
Contact Us
The Conservation District consists of a board of five commissioners - three elected in the general election and two appointed by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Commissioners volunteer their time, talents, and services to help improve natural resource awareness.
COMMISSIONERS:
Peggy Palmer, Chairperson
Beth White, Vice-Chair
C.W. Senn, Jr., Treasurer
Bennie Copeland
Michael Nance
Commissioner Emeritus
Evelyn Edmunds
Associate Commissioners
Lee Petitgout
Duane Christopher
Tom Dissington
Martha Dial
USDA/NRCS Personnel
Tria Yang, District Conservationist, Acting
Commissioners meet every other month on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 10:00 a.m.
All board meetings are open to the public - individuals wishing to attend should call the office to confirm date and time.
Commissionerspictured left to right: back row: C. W. Senn, Treasurer, Bennie Copeland, Michael Nance. Front row: Peggy Palmer, chairperson; Beth White, vice-chairperson.