OUR
MISSION STATEMENT
The Catawba
Soil and Water Conservation District is a local organization working with
Residents, agencies and business owners to plan and direct programs for
the conservation and development of natural resources.
We are charged
with the responsiblity of promoting soil and water conservation and establishing
conservation programs in the District. The District partners with the
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to carry out these responsibilities.
Conservation
of our natural resources is a continuous responsibility, Our goal, with
the public's help, is to assure that our county's natural resources are
managed wisely to ensure a quality environment now and for the future.
The Catawba
Soil and Water Conservation District's mission is to ensure a quality urban
and rural environment with clean water, protected soil resources, properly
managed forest and wildlife, and an environmentally, economically and culturally
viable agricultural community.
We work with
state, federal, and local agencies such as the Carolina Land and Lake
Resources Conservation and Development, Division of Water Quality, Corp
of Engineers, NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Farm
Service Agency, NC Cooperative Extension, NC Forest Service, etc on natural
resource concerns.
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Our
offices are located in the Agricultural Resources Center
1175 S Brady Avenue in Newton
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We
are co-located in the USDA Service Center with:
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
USDA Farm Services Agency
USDA Rural Development
North Carolina Forest Service
NC Cooperative Extension
Carolina Land & Lakes Resource Conservation and Development |
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Contacting
Us |
| Office
Hours |
M-F
8 am until 4:30 pm |
Phone
Fax |
(828)
465-8950
(828) 465-8953 |
| Mail |
1175
S Brady Ave., Suite 302
Newton, NC 28658 |
| Physical
Location |
Agricultural
Resources Center
Hwy 321 Business in Newton
Click for directions |
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