Scott County Soil & Water Conservation District

Scott County Soil & Water Conservation District The Scott County Soil and Water Conservation District helps citizens to protect the natural resources found in Scott County. FOIA Officer Contact 276-885-3118

02/05/2026

It is time to apply for the 2026 VASWCD Educational Foundation Scholarship!

This scholarship opportunity is available to any Virginia resident who is a full-time student enrolled in, or who have applied to a college freshman level curriculum. The student must show strong interest in majoring in natural resource conservation or environmental science studies.

Four $2,000 scholarships will be given statewide to winners.

Please reach out to Isaac Stanley at 276-885-0175 for additional details and applications. The deadline to submit applications to the local SWCD is April 1, 2026.

The 2026 National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) Poster Contest is now open for submissions from students ...
02/05/2026

The 2026 National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) Poster Contest is now open for submissions from students K-12!

The theme for this year is “Soil. Where it all Begins.”

The deadline for submissions to the local SWCD is October 1, 2026. For additional details or questions, contact Isaac Stanley at 276-885-0175

It is time to apply for Youth Conservation Camp 2026! If you are interested, please contact Isaac Stanley at 276-885-017...
02/05/2026

It is time to apply for Youth Conservation Camp 2026!

If you are interested, please contact Isaac Stanley at 276-885-0175 for additional details and applications. The deadline for applications is April 24, 2026.

08/29/2025

SEED GIVEAWAY

We will be giving away bags of seed on a first come, first serve basis on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. The bags will include rapeseed, turnips, radishes, and clover. The giveaway starts at 8:30am at 369 Gateway Plaza, Gate City.

Seed will only be available while supplies last.

Mr. Larry Rhoton was presented with his Clean Water Farm Award this morning by Conservation Specialist Matt Wood. Thank...
03/03/2025

Mr. Larry Rhoton was presented with his Clean Water Farm Award this morning by Conservation Specialist Matt Wood. Thanks for your work in preserving and protecting Scott County’s natural resources.

District staff installed new hardware for your reseeding needs. Give us a call 276-885-0184
02/26/2025

District staff installed new hardware for your reseeding needs. Give us a call 276-885-0184

We are now accepting applications for the VASWCD Educational Foundation 2025 Scholarship. The deadline for applications ...
01/17/2025

We are now accepting applications for the VASWCD Educational Foundation 2025 Scholarship.

The deadline for applications to be turned in to the Scott County Soil & Water Conservation District is March 31, 2025.

Please contact Isaac Stanley at 276-885-0175 for applications and questions.

We are now taking applications for Youth Conservation Camp!Please contact Isaac Stanley at 276-885-0175 for more informa...
01/13/2025

We are now taking applications for Youth Conservation Camp!

Please contact Isaac Stanley at 276-885-0175 for more information.

Winter Waste Feeding Structure nearing completion. If interested give us a call at 276-885-0184
01/08/2025

Winter Waste Feeding Structure nearing completion. If interested give us a call at 276-885-0184

Chairman Billy Nash presenting Pete Odle with a Service of Recognition plaque. We will miss you Pete!
12/17/2024

Chairman Billy Nash presenting Pete Odle with a Service of Recognition plaque. We will miss you Pete!

We are currently accepting bids for a parking lot drainage project here at the office building. Details are below. Pleas...
11/13/2024

We are currently accepting bids for a parking lot drainage project here at the office building. Details are below. Please contact Isaac Stanley at 276-885-0175 with any questions.

For anyone interested in climate-smart conservation practices on working lands that include the following:• Alley Croppi...
10/31/2024

For anyone interested in climate-smart conservation practices on working lands that include the following:

• Alley Cropping (Code 311)
• Silvopasture (Code 381)
• Fencing (Code 382)*
• Pasture and hay planting (Code 512)
• Prescribed grazing (Code 528)
• Nutrient management (Code 590)
• Tree/Shrub Establishment (Code 612)
• Watering facility (Code 614)*

*To be used only in combination with other climate-smart practices listed above.

Please contact Tammy Holler at 804-895-9472 for more information.

Address

369 Gateway Plaza Suite 101
Gate City, VA
24251

Telephone

+12763862323

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