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 (BOCC) provides office space, some equipment, supplies, and salary 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
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.
• Goals and Objectives  • Statement of Nondiscrimination

News and Information

• Tree Planting Program HOA Application | Information Sheet | 2011 slide show | See last year’s slide show

• 2012 Arbor Day Bald Cypress Tree Sale - 1,080 trees were sold this year!

• 2012 Public Speaking Contest: This year’s topic is “Should food crops be used for fuel?”. Contest Announcement and Rules

• 2012 Poetry Contest: Open to all 3rd, 4th & 5th grade students in Indian River County. Deadline for submission is Wednesday, February 29, 2012. Announcement | Entry Form

• Congratulations Lauren Kenney! - Lauren won first place in the Association of Florida Conservation District’s (AFCD) State Level Public Speaking Contest! Press Release

• Contest Dates 2011-2012 More Information

• District's Project Receives National Recognition More Information

• Indian River Soil & Water Conservation District Promotes Conservation Across America. More Information


• Presentations from the IRSWCD Agriculture Forum held Nov. 20th 2009
1. Agriculture Forum Presentation
2. Joe Joyce - UF IFAS
3. Dave Fisk - SJRWMD
4. Jean Scott - Strategies for Livable Communities
• Agriculture Forum Photos

• Government Channel Slide show More Information