Across the United States, there are 3,000 conservation districts working to protect and sustain soil, water, forests, wildlife, air and other natural resources.

The Greenville County Soil & Water Conservation District is a special purpose district with the ultimate goal of saving the soil and water for future generations of South Carolinians. We rely on volunteers to install best management practices on the land and to become educated about the importance of taking care of these natural resources.

Five unpaid commissioners, three elected in the general election and two appointed by the state, meet monthly to guide the staff in following action plans for promoting conservation through on the ground projects and educational programs. These meetings are open to the public.

We coordinate assistance from Greenville County and the federal government, through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, to assist farmers, urban residents, teachers, students, concerned citizens and other agricultural agencies to protect natural resources.

The Greenville County Soil & Water Conservation District receives funding from County Council and the SC Department of Natural Resources to conduct programs.

Our mission is to protect natural resources through education, programs, and cooperative efforts with partner organizations to achieve common goals for the benefit of all citizens of Greenville County with efforts in promoting: Urban and Land Use Planning | Conservation Awareness | Sustainable Agriculture.