The Indian
River Soil and Water Conservation District was formed in 1945
under the authority of Chapter 582 Florida Statutes by a group
of landowners who felt a need for conserving soil and water
resources in this area. The District is a political subdivision
of the State of Florida managed by a board of supervisors
elected from within the District. The boundaries of the District
coincide with those of Indian River County.
The Board meets officially on the second Monday of every month
and meetings are open to the public. The purpose of the Board
is to guide soil and water conservation efforts within the
District. They identify overall conditions or problems needing
attention and enlist necessary technical assistance from Federal,
State and Local agencies, or private individuals.
The Board
signed an agreement with the USDA Soil Conservation Service
(now named the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service),
for full time technical assistance in solving natural resources
related problems with the District. They have also signed
an agreement with the Florida Forest service for assistance
with forestry related conservation practices. The Board does
not use any regulatory means to promote its objectives but
instead makes recommendations based on sound technical facts.
Services
are available free of charge to any landowner or unit of government
who becomes a cooperator with the District. Applications to
become District cooperators can be made in writing to any
of the Board members. Technical assistance is available in
soil classification and management, fishpond construction
and management, drainage and irrigation design and layout,
pasture and rangeland management, sewage effluent disposal,
and conservation education. |
