SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

The Mission of Lenoir Soil & Water Conservation District is to empower a sustainable future for our community, one acre at a time. We strive to preserve, protect, and promote the wise use of Lenoir County’s natural resources through innovative conservation practices, education, and collaboration to ensure a healthy and thriving environment for generations to come. Lenoir Soil & Water Conservation District partners with local, state, and federal agencies to assist and educate the citizens of Lenoir County.

 

The Lenoir Soil & Water Conservation District facilitates streamflow rehabilitation & debris removal programs and the county beaver management program, but focuses primarily on implementation of the following NCDA & CS Division of Soil and Water cost share programs:

Be sure to check out our Lenoir Soil & Water Conservation District Education Contest and NC Coastal Envirothon Power Point presentation for more information about educational programs offered by the Lenoir Soil & Water Conservation District. 

 

The Lenoir Soil & Water Conservation District is governed by a five-member board of supervisors as follows:

• Charles Hughes- Chairman (elected)
• Macon (Peck) Wooten, Jr – Vice Chairman (appointed)
• Tara Hughes – Treasurer (appointed)
• Taylor Best (elected)
• Stephen Porter (elected)

Lenoir Soil & Water Conservation District Board meetings are  open to the public and are normally held at 8:30 AM every 2nd Wednesday of the month from September to June at the USDA Service Center in Kinston, NC.

Please be advised however that a special call meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 8:30 AM. Contact the Soil and Water office at 252-526-9799, x3 if you would like a link to join the meeting. Also note that the Wednesday, December 10, 2025, meeting will be held 5:30 PM at HOW II on 710 W Vernon Ave in Kinston, NC.