New Hanover Soil & Water Conservation District
230 Government Center Drive, Suite 100
Wilmington, N.C. 28403
Soilwater.nhcgov.com
Phone (910) 798-6032
Fax (910) 798-6049
The New Hanover Soil and Water Conservation District is seeking applications from qualified
individuals interested in volunteering to serve as an Associate New Hanover Soil and Water District
Supervisor.
District Background
Soil Conservation Districts (SCD) were established in the 1930’s as a conduit for passing technical
information designed to prevent soil erosion from federal and state agencies to farmers. Since that time,
the relationship between conserving soil and nonpoint water pollution has become increasingly clear. In
1973, the General Assembly changed the nomenclature for North Carolina Districts from Soil
Conservation Commissions to Soil and Water Conservation Districts.
The New Hanover Soil and Water Conservation District (NHSWCD) was created according to state law
in 1950. The mission of the District is to protect and enhance water quality throughout New Hanover
County through land conservation, stormwater management, technical support to citizens and
organizations, and conservation education and outreach activities.
To achieve this mission, the NHSWCD has developed a series of partnerships with New Hanover
County, the City of Wilmington, the N.C. Department of Natural Resources (DENR), and the USDA
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).
NHSWCD activities include:
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Administering, under the supervision of the N.C. Division of Soil and Water Conservation, the
N.C. Agricultural Cost Share Program for Nonpoint Source Pollution Control (ACSP) and the
N.C. Community Conservation Assistance Program (CCAP) both of which have funds to share
the cost of installing water pollution control practices/structure with local and private entities;
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Active participation in the Stewardship Development Awards Program, the Earth Day Alliance of
the Lower Cape Fear, New Hanover County and City of Wilmington Technical Review
Committees and Keep America Beautiful and more;
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Holding and managing conservation easements and owned land in the Hewletts Creek Watershed;
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Acquiring significant wetland properties on Eagles Island;
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Promoting the use of rain barrels and backyard composters; and
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Conducting environmental education programs in New Hanover County Schools.
Detailed information about NHSWCD programs can be found at the website at soilwater.nhcgov.com.
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New Hanover Soil & Water Conservation District
230 Government Center Drive, Suite 100
Wilmington, N.C. 28403
Soilwater.nhcgov.com
Phone (910) 798-6032
Fax (910) 798-6049
The governing board consists of five Supervisors. Three are elected for terms of four years; two are
appointed by the N.C. Soil and Water Conservation Commission for four year terms. A vacancy maybe
caused by the resignation of any Supervisor. An appointment will be for the duration of the term.
Associate supervisors currently do have not term limits. Associate supervisors are considered to fulfill a
term if a current supervisor can no longer fulfill their term.
A successful candidate should:
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Attend monthly Board of Supervisor meetings (typically held the third Wednesday of each
month), Fall and Spring meeting of Supervisors from the 12 Districts in southeast NC;
Be familiar with natural resource conservation issues in New Hanover County;
Be prepared to formulate and implement policies in each of the activity areas participated in by
District staff;
Actively participate with staff in promoting programs throughout the community. This includes
but is not limited to attending local events and networking with local organizations and
government officials;
Attend Supervisor training at the North Carolina School of Government in Chapel Hill, NC.
Oversee cost share contracts, and the financial affairs of the District including, budgeting and
expenditures;
Perform field spot checks of projects for which public money has been expended; and
Assist staff with seeking and obtaining additional funding resources including grants for
educational programs and land acquisitions.
To be considered for this position, applications must be received at the NHSWCD office.
Applications can be sent by email, fax, hand delivery or U.S. Mail. Applications can be emailed to
drharrison@nhcgov.com.
Name __________________________________________________ Phone ____________________
Email _____________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address ____________________________________________________________________
Relevant Experience and/or Employment (please attach resume):
Why are you interested in our organization?
Area(s) of expertise/contribution you feel you can make:
Other volunteer commitments (include monthly meeting days and times):
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New Hanover Soil & Water Conservation District
230 Government Center Drive, Suite 100
Wilmington, N.C. 28403
Soilwater.nhcgov.com
Phone (910) 798-6032
Fax (910) 798-6049
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board member. Date ______
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