Who We Are
Cumberland County Soil and Water Conservation District is a resource for conservation information, services and products for citizens of Cumberland County facing the challenges of soil and water pollution, land development, wildlife habitat and flood mitigation.  Like our 3000+ counterparts throughout the United States, we are a non-regulatory organization.  Our services are free or low cost and provided at your invitation.

Currently the District employs seven full time staff members who serve in the roles of District Manager, Project Managers, Engineer, and Education Coordinator.  To learn more about our staff, follow the staff link on the left.

The District is governed by a voluntary Board of Supervisors.  The Board is comprised of five Supervisors and seven Associate Supervisors who meet on the third Wednesday of each month.  To learn more about our board, follow the board link on the left.

Our History
The District has its roots in the 1937 response of the U.S. Congress to the ecological disaster known as the Dust Bowl.  As Washington skies literally darkened with Midwestern topsoil, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) soil scientists advised Congress to set up a grassroots-model system to meet the urgent need the Dust Bowl presented. 

This grassroots model became one of the success stories of modern conservation.  The District's continued effectiveness is due to our ability to provide the bridge between citizens and local, state and federal agencies to solve local environmental problems.  If you are a landowner, municipal official or staff, educator, a licensed professional, or a member of a community organization, we can provide information and expertise to help you implement plans to maximize long-term use of your land, water, wildlife, forest, plants and other natural resources.

Nondiscrimination Policy
All programs and services of the Soil and Water Conservation Districts are offered on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital, or familial status.