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The
Charles Soil Conservation District promotes the wise
use of our natural resources through programs
that encourage installation of conservation
practices which conserve our natural resources. |
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General Information
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Charles Soil Conservation District
Mission Statement
To assist customers, in a
timely and fair manner, in the conservation of soil,
water and other
natural resources using available technical, financial,
and educational programs.
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Vision Statement
The Charles Soil Conservation
District promotes the wise use of our natural resources
through
programs that encourage installation of conservation
practices which protect these resources.
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History
The Charles Soil Conservation
District was organized on March 4, 1941, under
provisions of the Maryland Soil Conservation Districts
Law as a political subdivision of the State. The
District provides local landowners and land users with
technical assistance to protect and conserve valuable
soil and water resources.
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Charles Soil Conservation
District
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directed by a five-member board of supervisors and
coordinated by the State Soil Conservation Committee
and the Maryland Department of Agriculture with
technical assistance provided by the Natural
Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Local, State
and Federal resources are combined to support
District programs which are available to all without
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Monthly Board Meetings
Charles Board Meeting first
Tuesday of the month.
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District Board of Supervisors
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Charles R. Rice |
Chairman |
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Jeffrey C. Bossart |
Vice Chairman |
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John E. Welch |
Treasurer |
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Michael W. Rice |
Supervisor |
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Wayne Hancock |
Supervisor |
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David Thorne |
Associate
Supervisor |
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Wes Tomlinson |
Associate
Supervisor |
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Francis Warring |
U. M.
Extension |
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Office Staff
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Charles Soil Conservation District
Newsletter and Annual Report
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2010
Cooperator of the Year
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At
our annual dinner held on April 13, 2011, the Charles
Soil Conservation District
recognized Harold Brent Garner, Jr.
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Charles SCD 2010 Cooperator of the Year. |
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Mr. Garner owns or operates
several farms in Charles County. The primary agricultural
activity on the farms he owns and operates is crop production.
Mr. Garner has worked with the Charles
Soil Conservation District since 2001. He began working with the
District in 2009 to construct several structural best management
practices on several farms in the county. These best management
practices, which meet and even exceed NRCS standards, include:
two grassed waterways, a grade stabilization structure, a pond
rebuild, two stream crossings, and 1.7 acres of critical area
seeding. Additionally, he has a stream crossing, two grassed
waterways with rock checks, and a grade stabilization structure
planned for 2011.
During the dinner program, numerous
other groups also recognized Mr. Garner and presented him with
Proclamations and Certificates of Appreciation. Represented in
this group were: the Charles County Commissioners, the Secretary
of the Maryland Department of Agriculture and Cong. Steny Hoyer.
Congratulations are again extended
to Brent Garner for his conservation work as
demonstrated by his application of best management practices on
the land he owns and operates. |
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Southern Maryland RC&D
Certificate of Appreciation
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On April
30, 2010, Southern Maryland RC&D
held its annual dinner at which they
recognized District Contract Engineer Glenn Gass with a
Certificate of Appreciation. Glenn has been a contracted
engineer since 2007. He was recognized for his active
role in the Navy Shoreline Restoration project at
Naval Support Facility Indian Head.
He was also presented with citations from Senator Barbara
Mikulski’s and Senator Thomas “Mac” Middleton’s offices.
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2011-12
Upcoming Events
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Dec 26 |
Our
office will be closed- Christmas Day Observed
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Jan 2 |
Our
office will be closed- New Year's Day Observed
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Jan 16 |
Our
office will be closed- Birthday of Martin Luther King,
Jr. Observed
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Upcoming |
Pasture Walks in Charles County
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Job
Openings
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