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The '''Thomas Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District (TJSWCD)''' is a government agency dedicated to providing and promoting leadership in the conservation of natural resources through stewardship and education programs. One of 47 such districts in Virginia, TJSWCD serves the counties of [[Albemarle|Albemarle County]], [[Fluvanna|Fluvanna County]], [[Louisa|Louisa County]] and [[Nelson|Nelson County]], as well as the city of [[Charlottesville]]. | The '''Thomas Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District (TJSWCD)''' is a government agency dedicated to providing and promoting leadership in the conservation of natural resources through stewardship and education programs. One of 47 such districts in Virginia, TJSWCD serves the counties of [[Albemarle|Albemarle County]], [[Fluvanna|Fluvanna County]], [[Louisa|Louisa County]] and [[Nelson|Nelson County]], as well as the city of [[Charlottesville]]. | ||
Funding for the agency comes from local, state and federal government. The Board of Directors consists of unpaid, locally elected citizens. Most of its programs are | Funding for the agency comes from local, state and federal government. The Board of Directors consists of unpaid, locally elected citizens. Most of its programs are devoted to raising awareness of the dangers of non-point-source pollution to both the watershed and the area's soil resources<ref>Thomas Jefferson Soil & Water Conservation District. Web. 22 Dec. 2009. <http://www.tjswcd.org/>.</ref>. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) were created in the 1930's to develop comprehensive programs and plans to conserve soil resources, control and prevent soil erosion, prevent floods and conserve, develop, utilize and dispose of water. The current focus of most SWCDs in Virginia is the control and prevention of "nonpoint source" (NPS) water pollution, which is the pollution that occurs when stormwater runs over land areas and carries pollutants into downstream waterways. | Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) were created in the 1930's to develop comprehensive programs and plans to conserve soil resources, control and prevent soil erosion, prevent floods and conserve, develop, utilize and dispose of water. The current{{when}} focus of most SWCDs in Virginia is the control and prevention of "nonpoint source" (NPS) water pollution, which is the pollution that occurs when stormwater runs over land areas and carries pollutants into downstream waterways. | ||
==Meetings== | ==Meetings== |
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The Thomas Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District (TJSWCD) is a government agency dedicated to providing and promoting leadership in the conservation of natural resources through stewardship and education programs. One of 47 such districts in Virginia, TJSWCD serves the counties of Albemarle County, Fluvanna County, Louisa County and Nelson County, as well as the city of Charlottesville.
Funding for the agency comes from local, state and federal government. The Board of Directors consists of unpaid, locally elected citizens. Most of its programs are devoted to raising awareness of the dangers of non-point-source pollution to both the watershed and the area's soil resources[1].
History
An article on Wikipedia has information about Conservation districts in areas beyond Albemarle County's borders. |
Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) were created in the 1930's to develop comprehensive programs and plans to conserve soil resources, control and prevent soil erosion, prevent floods and conserve, develop, utilize and dispose of water. The current[when?] focus of most SWCDs in Virginia is the control and prevention of "nonpoint source" (NPS) water pollution, which is the pollution that occurs when stormwater runs over land areas and carries pollutants into downstream waterways.
Meetings
Monthly meetings of the TJSWCD Board of Directors are open to the public and are held on the last Wednesday of each month. All cooperating agencies and other interested parties are encouraged to attend.
Board of Directors[2]
- Nick Evans, Albemarle County
- Steven G. Meeks, Albemarle County
- John Conover, Charlottesville
- Rich Collins, Charlottesville
- Robert Parrish, Fluvanna County
- Sam Patterson, Fluvanna County
- James Kean, Louisa County
- Mary Johnson, Louisa County
- Paul Davis, Nelson County
- David Collins, Nelson County
- Susan Swales, At Large
- Carrie Swanson, Virginia Cooperative Extension
- John Easter, Associate Director
Election history
2007 election
Albemarle County
Candidates | Votes | % |
---|---|---|
Steven G. Meeks | 11,301 | 51.52 |
Nicholas H. "Nick" Evans | 10,550 | 48.09 |
Write-In | 86 | 0.39 |
2003 election
Albemarle County
Candidates | Votes | % |
---|---|---|
Nicholas H. "Nick" Evans | 8,671 | 52.77 |
Steven G. Meeks | 7,655 | 46.59 |
Write-In | 105 | 0.64 |
Source: Virginia State Board of Elections[3] |
Notes
- ↑ Thomas Jefferson Soil & Water Conservation District. Web. 22 Dec. 2009. <http://www.tjswcd.org/>.
- ↑ "Who We Are." Thomas Jefferson Soil & Water Conservation District. Web. 22 Dec. 2009. <http://www.tjswcd.org/WhoWeAre.html>.
- ↑ "General Election- November 4, 2003." Virginia State Board of Elections. 23 June 2009 <http://www.sbe.virginia.gov/ElectionResults/2003/nov/003.htm>.