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Coastal Soil & Water Conservation District

The Coastal Georgia Conservation District mission is to conserve, improve and sustain our natural re

06/03/2026

The Coastal Soil and Water Conservation District serve five counties - Bryan, Chatham, Liberty, Long, and McIntosh. Established in response to the devastating impacts of the Dust Bowl era, the district is committed to promoting responsible stewardship of our natural resources. Through leadership, education, technical assistance, and economic incentives, the district works to advance soil and water conservation across Coastal Georgia. By partnering with local communities, businesses, schools, organizations, and government agencies, the district continues to support and educate the public on the importance of environmental sustainability. The Coastal Georgia Conservation District actively engages the community by hosting field days, workshops, and outreach events that highlight conservation practices. The district is also deeply involved in local schools, participating in Ag Days, organizing tree plantings, and providing hands-on conservation lessons to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards.
Your Coastal Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisors include:

Bryan County
Jordan Given, Elected
Mardee Sanchez, Appointed
Chatham County
Pete Waller, Elected
Vacant, Appointed
Liberty County
Andrew Standard, Elected (Chairman)
Jeff Mobley, Appointed
Long County
Cecil Stafford, Elected
Danny Norman, Appointed (Vice-Chairman)
McIntosh County
Robbie Gore, Elected (Treasurer)
Dan Hawthorne, Appointed

Georgia has 40 Soil and Water Conservation Districts that represent every county in the state. Conservation Districts are units of state government that direct natural resource management programs. They work with local farmers, landowners, other units of government, and students to educate and actively promote programs and practices that support the conservation, and use and development of soil, water, and related resources.
Check out the video below for more information on the responsibilities of Georgia’s Conservation Districts. Thank you to Fulton County Conservation District and Middle South Georgia Conservation District for participating.
https://youtu.be/TjhkmIk3238?si=htqBKCROwC-K5nkt

For more information about the Coastal Soil and Water Conservation District please visit gacd.us/coastalgeorgia.

Pictured left to right: Jeff Mobley, Cecil Stafford, Danny Norman, Dan Hawthorne, Mardee Sanchez, Andrew Standard and Jordan Given.

05/01/2026

GACD Group 4 Elects Vice Presidents

At their Group Meeting on April 30th, 2026, members of the Georgia Association of Conservation Districts (GACD) elected Michael Raulerson of Pierce County as GACD Group 4 Vice-President, and Eddy Turner of Washington County as GACD Group 4 Alternate Vice-President. They will each serve two year terms and represent the Southeast area of the state on the GACD Board.

Michael Raulerson was appointed to the Satilla River Soil and Water Conservation District in 2022. Michael was born and raised in Bacon County on a cattle and row crop farm where he showed registered Polled Herefords at the local, state, and national level. He received an AS from Valdosta State College and was hired in 1991 as an Air Traffic Controller with the FAA. Michael retired in 2015 from the FAA and returned to Blackshear and purchased his grandfather’s farm. His family currently raises boar goats, commercial cattle, and farms 180 acres of hay. Conservation practices are currently being utilized on his farm and he also assists others in the community with their projects.

Eddy Turner was appointed to the Central Georgia Soil and Water Conservation District board in 2023. Eddy is a lifelong resident of Washington county. Married to Ruthi Turner with grown children Trey, Mac and Shelley and four grandchildren. He is a member of First Baptist Church of Sandersville serving as Deacon and adult Sunday School teacher. He currently owns and operates a commercial hay business on a family farm supplying premium quality hay for horse and grass fed beef markets. Eddy was nominated as GACD’s Conservationist of the Year in 2025.

The mission of GACD is to advocate for the conservation of Georgia’s natural resources by providing organization, leadership, and a unified strategic direction to the Conservation Districts of the state. For more information on GACD or to explore opportunities on how you can support our efforts, visit the organization online at www.gacd.us or on Facebook .

04/29/2026

Today was a great day for conservation and community! 🌱🌳

Liberty County Soil and Water Conservation District supervisors Andrew Standard and Jeff Mobley planted an oak tree at Bradwell Institute, generously donated by the Coastal Soil and Water Conservation District.

With the help of FFA students Kamdon M., William M., and Emma A., this project not only added beauty to the campus but also invested in a greener future.

We love seeing students get hands-on and involved in conservation efforts—way to go! 👏

04/16/2026

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03/31/2026

✨ Today was a great day at Long County Primary School’s Ag Day! 🌱

GACD’s Southeast Regional Program Manager, Katelyn Poppell, had the opportunity to share what she does with the Georgia Association of Conservation Districts and teach students about the importance of conservation. The kids had a blast putting their knowledge to the test with a fun game of conservation trivia!

Moments like these make it so rewarding to inspire the next generation about agriculture and conservation. 💚🌎

03/05/2026

Today, GACD’s SE Regional Program Manager, Katelyn Poppell, had the best time celebrating Read Across America Week at Long County Primary School! 📚✨

She read Diary of a Worm to two awesome classes and shared a little about the importance of conservation along the way. Investing in our youth and encouraging a love for reading is always a win! 💚🌎

02/03/2026

Today, GACD’s Southeast Regional Program Manager, Katelyn Poppell, visited Long County Middle School’s Ag class! Students learned about GACD and the mission of Georgia’s Soil and Water Conservation Districts, then put their knowledge to the test with a fun (and intense!) game of Conservation Jenga 🌱🪵

01/14/2026

Coatsal Soil and Water Conservation Chairman and GACD Treasurer, Andrew Standard and Southeast Regional Program Manager, Katelyn Poppell are spending the day at the Georgia State Capitol for GACD Conservation Day—sharing our mission and advocating for conservation across our great state!

12/04/2025

What a fantastic Legislative Luncheon today hosted by the Coastal Soil and Water Conservation District! 🌿✨

A huge thank you to a Representative of Buddy Carter’s office, Matthew Wirth, for joining us and sharing encouraging words with the district.

This event was a wonderful opportunity for our district to connect with partners and state representatives, highlight the work we do, and share our mission to protect and conserve our soil and water resources.

Liberty County Supervisor Jeff Mobley was sworn in today!

Grateful for everyone who came out to support conservation in our communities! 💧🌱

As always a HUGE thank you to Dawson Farms for hosting our district!

11/25/2025

There is no better way to celebrate the Christmas season than with a Georgia Grown Christmas Tree!

Check out Georgia Grown's Christmas Tree Farm Map with nearly 100 Christmas Tree farms across the state. https://bit.ly/GGChristmasTreeMap25

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http://www.gacd.us/coastalgeorgia

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