Division of Soil and Water Conservation

Department aid helps restore ponds, protect watersheds

When Hurricane Matthew swept through eastern North Carolina in October of 2016, Russell Thompson’s dream of leaving a good piece of property to his son was put in jeopardy. While most of his land survived the flooding rain without too many issues, the influx of water at his pond broke the dam. For Thompson, it […]

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Department funding helps save N.C. town’s economy

Department funding helps save N.C. town’s economy

Funding from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is helping protect about $12.7 million of property and business in one eastern North Carolina town. That estimate comes from the town of Oriental in Pamlico County. The project is called the Whittaker Pointe Shoreline Restoration Project, and the Department’s portion of funding was […]

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Natalie Woolard named NCDA&CS Employee of the Month

Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler recognized Natalie Woolard, an employee in the Division of Soil and Water Conservation, as employee of the month for September 2012 at a recent meeting held in Raleigh. Woolard is the chief of the technical services section and administers the division’s technical programs. She oversees the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program, manages […]

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