Richland County Local Work Group Meeting
Thursday, August 10, 2023 ▪ 9am-11am
Garners Ferry Adult Activity Center
8620 Garners Ferry Rd., Hopkins, SC 29061
RSVP at https://2023RichlandLWG.eventbrite.com
The Richland Soil and Water Conservation District, in cooperation with the USDA - Natural Resources Conservation Service, will host the 2023 Richland County Local Work Group Meeting on Thursday, August 10, from 9-11am at the Garners Ferry Adult Activity Center.
During the meeting, participants will discuss local natural resource concerns and identify conservation priorities for FY2024 Farm Bill Programs. Examples of natural resource concerns include soil erosion, water quality, wildlife habitat, and invasive species. Land uses under consideration include forestland, cropland, pastureland, and agricultural waste.
Local Work Groups include representatives from cooperating federal, state, and local agencies; conservation organizations; and the public. Interested members of the public are invited to participate in the Local Work Group meeting; please RSVP at https://2023RichlandLWG.eventbrite.com.
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Conservation Districts are political subdivisions of state government under the local direction of five-member Boards of Commissioners. In South Carolina, Conservation District boundaries conform to County boundaries. The Richland Soil and Water Conservation District promotes the wise use and care of natural resources--with a focus on soil and water--for long-term sustainability in a changing environment. Richland County supports the work of the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District with staff and other resources.
Contact
Richland Soil and Water Conservation District
2020 Hampton Street, Room 3063A
Columbia, SC 29204
Phone (803) 576-2080
Fax (803) 576-2088
E-mail soilandwater@richlandcountysc.gov
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