Abbeville Soil & Water Conservation District

Natural Resource Conservation for a Cleaner Greener Tomorrow! Serving Abbeville County Since 1940

About Us:
When first established, conservation districts worked closely with farmers, ranchers, and forest owners. However, most are authorized under state law to carry out overall natural resource management programs at the local level. So as landscapes changed, many districts also began working with homeowners, contractors and developers, planning boards, and communities to address local resource concerns. After all, those lands and resources are both altered and intensely used, and in need of districts’ expertise. Water quality is affected by loss of permeable surfaces, pollutants from discharges and excess nutrients, inadequate drainage, while quantity is affected by overuse and sometimes misuse. Air quality is diminished by exhaust, wind erosion, and fires. Natural vegetation is disturbed and often replaced by invasive species. Open space that provides habitat for wildlife as well as other ecosystem services is being divided into small acreage uses or full-scale developments. The Abbeville Conservation District is helping to address these natural resource issues across Abbeville County. These include soil interpretation, protection, urban erosion and sediment control, tree planting and management, invasive species management, storm water management, small acreage farming and more.
Our Work: Education is a critical element of the Abbeville Conservation District. Educating youth ensures that the next generation will be wise stewards of Abbeville County's natural resources. Helping today’s adults understand the need for effective conservation practices builds on the conservation legacy through our stewardship and education efforts. For over years, Abbeville Conservation District has sponsored programs to encourage Abbeville County citizens to focus on stewardship. .