WHO WE ARE-                                                        The Baltimore County Soil Conservation District is a political subdivision of the state of Maryland.  We work with Federal, State and local authorities and the private sector to address Baltimore County's soil and water conservation needs. 

The District is a self-governing body, administered by a Board of Supervisors.  The Supervisors are private citizens who are aware of the local environmental problems.  They are appointed (one appointed by the County; one by the Cooperative Extension Service; one by Farm Bureau and two at-large) to serve in unpaid positions.   

District operations are directed by the Board and carried out by the staff. 

Grants from the state and county and proceeds from special District programs account for the District's income.  The District is audited by a licensed CPA on a regular basis.

We are working hard at conserving our natural resources and the quality of life for you and your family. With your assistance, we could do an even better job. If you are a farmer or landowner, become a cooperator with the Baltimore County Soil Conservation District.

Remember, we are not a regulatory agency. The aim of  the Maryland soil conservation districts is to enhance farming operations while helping to conserve our valuable soil and clean water. We can also assist you in finding financial help to install best management practices that protect water quality.

OUR MISSION -                                                      The mission of the Baltimore County Soil Conservation District is to promote practical and effective soil, water and related natural resource programs to all citizens in a timely fashion on a voluntary basis through leadership, education and cooperation.

DISTRICT ACCOMPLISHMENTS -       Click here to see our progress report for 2007.

DISTRICT BOARD MEETINGS-             Meetings of the District Board of Supervisors are held the third Tuesday of each month beginning at 9:30 am in the District's conference room.  These meetings are are open to the public.   

OFFICE HOURS-                                        Our office is open from 7:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. 

DISTRICT AWARDS-                     

Employee Special Achievement   Jim Ensor, District Manager and Tim Clippinger, District Conservationist were awarded the 2008 Employee Special Achievement award by the Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts. They received this award in recognition of their work in the development and implementation of the District's new Small Farm Water Quality Cost Share Program.  

Outstanding Newsletter The District was awarded the Outstanding Newsletter award for 2008 by the Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts.  Pictured from left to right are:      , Charlie Conklin, Vernon Foster, Jim Ensor, Diana Gutierrez and Lee McDaniel.

COOPERATING AGENCIES-                                                                The Baltimore County Soil Conservation District works with a number of cooperating agencies, including:  

• USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
• USDA, Farm Service Agency (FSA)
• The Maryland Department of Agriculture
• The Maryland Department of Natural Resources
• The Maryland Department of Environment
• Baltimore County Department of Environmental Protection and Resource Management
• Baltimore County Government
• University of Maryland, Cooperative Extension Service (CES)
• US Fish and Wildlife Service (USF&WS)
• US Army Corps of Engineers
• National Association of Conservation Districts
• Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts

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