NEW RIVER SWCD NEWS
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New River Hill Farm & Forest Grand Opening
April 2024
The New River SWCD welcomes the public to the Grand Opening of New River Hill Farm & Forest on Friday, April 12, at 10 AM. The ceremony will be held at the new parking lot located at 2140 Englewood Rd, Galax, VA 24333.
Please call 276-601-6163 or email phipps.newriver@gmail.com for additional information or concerns.
Carroll County VCE Drinking Water Clinic
A drinking water clinic will be held at the Carroll County Virginia Cooperative Extension office-205 Oak Street Hillsville, Virginia, 24343 (Old Elementary School Building). The cost is $70 per sample.
Water Test Includes: Iron, manganese, sulfate, hardness, fluoride, sodium, copper, nitrate, arsenic, pH, lead, e. coli bacteria, coliform bacteria, and total dissolved solids.
To register call the Carroll County VCE office at 276-730-3113 or email pottorff@vt.edu by June 18, 2024 to reserve a kit.
- June 25, 2024, 6:30 PM kick off informational meeting and pick up sample kit with instructions for sampling.
- June 26, 2024, 7-10 AM drop off sample at the Carroll County VCE Office
- July 30, 2024, 6:30 PM receive your test results, an explanation and information about how to handle any problems
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Clean Water Farm Award Winner
December 2023
The 2023 Clean Water Farm Award for New-Yadkin River Basin awarded to John Fant & Summerfield Pastoral Farms. The award honors farmers who implement great conservation practices and contribute to the preservation of water quality.
Learn why his farm and others were nominated: CWFA Basin Winners (virginia.gov)
(John Fant pictured with Travis A. Voyles, Secretary of Natural and Historic Resources)
Recognizing 5 Years of Service
September 2023
On September 20th, 2023, Brandon Tomlinson was recognized for 5 years of service at the New River Soil and Water Conservation District. The dedication that Brandon shows serves as a vital role that drives our District. We take pride in his accomplishments and commitment. The District looks forward to seeing all the great things we know he will fulfill in the upcoming years! Congratulations on achieving this anniversary!
(Brandon Tomlinson pictured with David Frazier)
Our website has been updated!
August 2023
Galax -- New River Soil and Water Conservation District website updated! Hopefully the new and improved site will be easier to use and will help you stay more informed. Let us know if there is something else you would like added to the site. Check our news posts often!