THE DISTRICT

The Oconee Soil and Water Conservation District, organized in 1938, has been involved in the protection and wise use of our county's natural resources for over 50 years.  The first conservation farm plan in the nation was completed on February 4, 1938.  The location was the Ploma Adams' farm in Seneca.

The affairs of the District are administered by a voluntary Board of Commissioners, consisting of three positions elected during the General Election and two appointed by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Board.

The Conservation District works in partnership with the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service and the SC Department of Natural Resources to accomplish its mission.
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Mission Statement
Oconee Soil and Water Conservation District's mission is three-fold: 
To provide technical and financial assistance to install conservation practices on private and public lands;
To promote sustainable agriculture;
and To educate the public about the wise use of natural resources