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The
Charles Soil Conservation District promotes the wise
use of our natural resources through programs
that encourage installation of conservation
practices which conserve our natural resources. |
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General Information
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Charles Soil Conservation District
Mission Statement
To assist customers, in a
timely and fair manner, in the conservation of soil,
water and other
natural resources using available technical, financial,
and educational programs.
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Vision Statement
The Charles Soil Conservation
District promotes the wise use of our natural resources
through
programs that encourage installation of conservation
practices which protect these resources.
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History
The Charles Soil Conservation
District was organized on March 4, 1941, under
provisions of the Maryland Soil Conservation Districts
Law as a political subdivision of the State. The
District provides local landowners and land users with
technical assistance to protect and conserve valuable
soil and water resources.
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Charles Soil Conservation
District
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directed by a five-member board of supervisors and
coordinated by the State Soil Conservation Committee
and the Maryland Department of Agriculture with
technical assistance provided by the Natural
Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Local, State
and Federal resources are combined to support
District programs which are available to all without
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Monthly Board Meetings
Charles Board Meeting first
Tuesday of the month.
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District Board of Supervisors
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Charles R. Rice |
Chairman |
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Jeffrey C. Bossart |
Vice Chairman |
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Carl G. Walter |
Treasurer |
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Michael W. Rice |
Supervisor |
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John E. Welch |
Supervisor |
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Wayne Hancock |
Associate
Supervisor |
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David Thorne |
Associate
Supervisor |
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Pamela King |
U. M.
Extension Agent |
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Office Staff
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Charles Soil Conservation District
Newsletter
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Cooperator of the Year
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At
our annual dinner held on May 14, 2008, the Charles Soil
Conservation District recognized William T. DeVane as
the Charles SCD 2007 Cooperator of the Year. |
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Mr. DeVane operates his 74.2 acre family farm on New Cut Road in
Marbury, MD. The primary agricultural operations on the farm
include hay and livestock production.
William T. DeVane has
been a cooperator with the Charles Soil Conservation District
since 2005. During this time he has successfully installed
various soil conservation and water quality practices including
heavy use area protection, animal waste storage structure,
watering facility, pasture and hayland planting and the
implementation of a comprehensive nutrient management plan.
During the
dinner program, numerous other groups also recognized Mr. DeVane
and presented him with Proclamations and Certificates of
Appreciation. Included in this group are: the Charles County
Commissioners, the Maryland House of Delegates, and the Maryland
Department of Agriculture.
Congratulations are again extended
to William T. DeVane for his exemplary conservation ethic as
demonstrated by his application of best management practices on
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Conservation Award
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Also recognized during the dinner was Hugh C. Gardiner,
Inc. The organization received the 2007 Conservation
Award. |
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Hugh C. Gardiner, Inc. was recognized for its participation with
the District in its no-till drill rental program. The Gardiners
have been instrumental in launching the program and have
supported the conservation district and the agricultural
community throughout the years.
Congratulations are
again extended to Hugh C. Gardiner, Inc. for outstanding support
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Southern Maryland RC&D Board
Member of the Year
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On April
17, 2008, Southern Maryland RC &D
held its annual dinner at which they
recognized Luis Dieguez as Board Member of the Year. Luis first
became a Board Member in 2004. Since then he has shown
tremendous leadership on a great many projects, including
efforts by the RC&D and Charles Soil Conservation District to
stabilize severely eroding shoreline along NSF Indian Head’s
Potomac shore. Dieguez’ hard work in Southern Maryland is much
appreciated.
Present to
commemorate Dieguez’ work with RC&D was Board of
County Commissioners President Jack Russell and Commissioners
Tom Mattingly and Dan Raley. Also present were Dick Meyers,
Special Assistant to Senator Barbara Mikulski; Hammid Matin,
from Senator Cardin’s office; and Susan Lawrence, Assistant to
State Senator Middleton. Other guests included NRCS Assistant
State Conservationist Mark Rose and RC&D Coordinator Jeremy
West.
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2008
Upcoming Events
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