Prince William Soil & Water Conservation District

Prince William Soil & Water Conservation District www.pwswcd.org Our Mission
The Prince William Soil and Water Conservation District encompasses all of Prince William County.

The Prince William Soil and Water Conservation District (PWSWCD) is focused on protecting and enhancing our water and soil resources in Prince William County, an area encompassing 316 square miles with 20% of the land used for agricultural purposes. The District is funded by Prince William County Department of Public Works, Stormwater Management Division and the Department of Conservation and Recr

eation, Division of Soil and Water Conservation. The District is governed by a five-member Board of Directors: three are elected, one is appointed by a state board and one is a Virginia Cooperative Extension agent. The District staff consists of a District Manager, Office Manager, Conservation Specialist, Conservation Planner, and an Education and Outreach Specialist. Its mission is to provide leadership in the conservation of soil, water, and related resources to all Prince William County citizens through technical assistance, information, and education. The District accomplishes this mission by administering the Virginia Agricultural Best Management Practice Cost-Share Program in the county and developing and administering educational programs to youth and adults. The District plays a role in the larger objective of improving water quality not only in local watersheds, but also in the Potomac and Chesapeake Bay Watersheds.

06/11/2026

Day use reservations for Leesylvania State Park

06/08/2026
Join the City of Manassas, VA - Government, tomorrow, 6/6/2026, to learn more about Sumner Lake and its natural resource...
06/05/2026

Join the City of Manassas, VA - Government, tomorrow, 6/6/2026, to learn more about Sumner Lake and its natural resources. Meet some of the amazing Master Naturalists ( Virginia Master Naturalists Merrimac Farm Chapter) in the community and learn more about local natural resources.
To register for this event, visit: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0E48A8AE2DA1F49-63979532-nature #/

Do you have livestock? Are you thinking about getting some livestock? Make plans to attend this in the field workshop...
06/05/2026

Do you have livestock? Are you thinking about getting some livestock? Make plans to attend this in the field workshop being put on by Prince William Soil and Water Conservation District, Virginia Cooperative Extension Prince William, and Windy Knoll Farm, LLC. Learn from industry professionals about how to set up a grazing system to meet your needs, what animal handling equipment will make your farm safer and more efficient, strategies for managing and maintaining high quality pasture, and what financial assistance is available for meeting your pasture goals and needs.

05/27/2026

Did you know our website has lots of resources for farmers? Here are some of the highlights:

​Alliance to Advance Climate-Smart Agriculture​ (grant)
Deadline for applications has been extended to May 31, 2026

Equine Pasture Management - Summer Series 2026

Disaster Relief Programs from FSA

Reforestation programs

Virginia Farm BMP Survey (Deadline is June 30, 2026)

For more information on any of these programs/surveys, visit www.pwswcd.org

Kudos to Aurora Flight Sciences in Manassas for another successful Spring cleanup of the Cannon Branch under the Conser...
05/18/2026

Kudos to Aurora Flight Sciences in Manassas for another successful Spring cleanup of the Cannon Branch under the Conservation District's Adopt-A-Stream Program! Nine volunteers from this amazing team came out to honor Earth Day and to give back to the community by promoting more clean water awareness with the Conservation District. Thanks to Aurora Flight Sciences for its strong leadership in water quality awareness in Prince William County!

Kudos to BAE Systems, Inc., Manassas, for another successful spring cleanup at its over-10-year-adopted site along the B...
05/18/2026

Kudos to BAE Systems, Inc., Manassas, for another successful spring cleanup at its over-10-year-adopted site along the Bull Run near the Ben Lomond Splashdown Water Park, under the Conservation District's Adopt-A-Stream Program! Thanks to all the amazing volunteers who came out to support clean water awareness in the community with the Prince William Soil and Water Conservation District!

Kudos to Manassas 1st Ward for another successful cleanup event of the Russia Branch! This amazing group led 34 voluntee...
05/07/2026

Kudos to Manassas 1st Ward for another successful cleanup event of the Russia Branch!
This amazing group led 34 volunteers who cleaned the Russia Branch in the City of Manassas Park, VA. The Russia Branch flows into the Bull Run, a tributary of the Occoquan River that feeds the Occoquan Reservoir, a major drinking water source for most parts of Prince William and Fairfax Counties. The following items were intercepted:
27 trash bags
2 bicycles
3 plastic tarps
2 tires
1 full auto wheel
Plastic slide
Plastic children’s picnic table
Plastic drainpipe (~2 feet)
Splash guard from the car
Bathroom sink
Plastic trash can
Cable box with wires

Special thanks to the Stormwater Department of the City of Manassas Park, VA, for collaborating with the Conservation District's Adopt-A-Stream Program to make this event a huge success!
Thanks to Manassas 1st Ward and to all the amazing volunteers for promoting clean water awareness in the community.

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8850 Rixlew Lane
Manassas, VA
20109

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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