Since 1939, the Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District has enhanced the conservation of soil, water, and natural resources in southwest Georgia.
Our Mission
To further the conservation, restoration, and protection of natural resources and maintain sustainable agricultural production in the Lower Flint River Basin.
“Farmers are stewards of the land, and their adoption of technology–driven conservation practices opens new opportunities for sustainable crop production.”
OUR OBJECTIVES
Natural Resource Conservation
Conservation Education
Public Relations and Outreach
our achievements
- Established partnerships with local, state, regional, national, and international organizations to advance conservation and innovation
- Conducted innovative pilot projects to evaluate and implement cutting-edge conservation-driven technology
- Secured over $20,000,000 in funding through national and state conservation initiatives since 2004
- Assisted with conservation implementation on hundres of thousands of acres on a regional scale
- Sponsored multiple conservation education events and projects in local communities
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Annual Reports
July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016
Click on the image above to view our annual report for fiscal year 2016.
July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015
Harnessing conservation, partnership, and innovation, the Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District worked diligently toward conservation goals in 2014-2015, which are detailed in this year's annual report. Click on the image to the right or the link below to see highlights of the District's work in natural resource conservation, conservation education, and outreach.
Photographs courtesy of Calvin Perry, Mark Godfrey/TNC, and Bridget Besaw/TNC