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New River Soil and Water Conservation District 968 East Stuart Drive Galax, Virginia 24333 Local Phone: 276-236-7191 Fax: 276-238-9959 Web Site: www.newriverswcd.com |
| The New River Soil and Water Conservation District comprises the counties of Grayson and Carroll and the city of Galax. The Districts overall objective is to see that every acre of land be treated according to its capabilities. This not only includes farm uses, but urban and industrial as well. These objectives are carried out by encouraging every farm to have a conservation plan, and every county and town to adopt and carry out Virginia's Erosion and Sediment Control Program. New River Soil and Water Conservation District will work toward these objectives through education, evaluation of Erosion and Sediment Control plans, farm planning and the BMP Cost-share Program. We will continue working in these areas to meet our goal of improving our environment and the conservation of our natural resources.
The New River Soil and Water Conservation District was first established as a result of a referendum held in June, 1940, in Carroll and Grayson Counties. On December 30, 1943, Floyd County was added to the District. Boundaries were changed again in 1972 when Floyd County withdrew. In 1975, the City of Galax successfully petitioned the Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Commission to join the New River SWCD. The latest changed in the District on August 26, 1944, petitioned the Commission to form a single-country district.
Today the New River District is made up of Carroll County, Grayson County and the City of Galax and includes all the land within their borders-an area of approximately 615,820 acres. Forestland accounts for approximately 281,550 acres, pastureland-173,400 and cropland 128,000 acres. |
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