Indian River
Soil and Water Conservation District
1028 20th Place, Suite A
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Phone: (772)770-5005 FAX: (772)563-4926
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Statement of Function
The Indian River Soil and Water Conservation District (IRSWCD) was organized for the purpose of developing a program of management and conservation of the soil, water and related natural resources of the County, and to promote and encourage the voluntary implementation of conservation practices on privately owned land. A locally elected board of non-salaried public officials governs the District. The Indian River County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) provides office space, some equipment, supplies, and salaries for a Staff Assistant II. The District works in cooperation with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) and the United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA/NRCS).
Mission Statement
The Indian River Soil and Water Conservation District’s (IRSWCD) mission is to provide natural resources planning and assessment as well as assisting citizens to apply conservation and preservation technology, and to educate the citizens, small groups, and units of government in these technologies.
Public Speaking Contest Winners!
The Indian River Soil and Water Conservation District held its annual public speaking contest on Monday, April 13th
Press release announcing winners
Poetry Contest Winners!
Annual Stewardship topic, “Dig It! The Secrets of Soil”. Trophies and plaques are awarded to the top three winners in each grade category.
First Place 5th grade poem 2009
First Place 4th grade poem 2009
First Place 3rd grade poem 2009
NOTICE: The 2009 First Annual Arbor Day Tree Planting application and purchasing cycle is now closed. Thank you for your interest in conservation and please check this page periodically for information on our 2010 event.
• IR Soil & Water Conservation District announces Value-Added Producer
Grant (VAPG) through the USDA
• 2008/2009 Goals and Objectives
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