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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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Pamela King |
U. M.
Extension Agent |
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Office Staff
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Charles Soil Conservation District
Newsletter and Annual Report
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2009
Cooperator of the Year
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At
our annual dinner held on April 21, 2010, the Charles
Soil Conservation District
recognized the late Gerald and Anna Hancock and Gerald "Bo" Hancock
as the
Charles SCD 2009 Cooperators of the Year. |
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The late
Gerald Sidney and Anna Lucille Hancock were owners of the
144-acre Old Fields Farm livestock operation in Nanjemoy,
Maryland. Old Fields Farm was purchased by the Hancocks in
1948. Gerald and Anna became cooperators with the Charles
Soil Conservation District in October 1985. Gerald, Anna and
their son, Gerald W. “Bo”, have successfully installed various
soil conservation and water quality practices to improve both
their operation and the environment. These best management
practices, which meet and even exceed NRCS standards, include
installation of a water well, two watering facilities, a pond,
almost 115 acres of pasture and hayland planting, and over 5,137
linear feet of fencing on their farm.
During the
dinner program, numerous other groups also recognized the
Hancock Family
and presented them with Proclamations and Certificates of
Appreciation. Included in this group were: the Charles County
Commissioners, the Maryland House of Delegates, U.S. Congress, USDA-NRCS and the Maryland
Department of Agriculture.
Congratulations are again extended
to the Hancock Family for their exemplary conservation ethic as
demonstrated by their mutual and conscientious cooperation with
the District in applying best management practices on their
family farm. |
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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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2010
Upcoming Events
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Job
Openings
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Currently no
announcements.
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