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Serving the people of Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond, and Westmoreland Counties

Our Mission: To promote the stewardship of natural resources through leadership, education, and technical assistance for all resource users and to engender a trusted relationship between the District and these users.

Virginia Agricultural
Cost-Share Program

Technical and financial assistance is offered for a variety of best management practices.
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Virginia Conservation Assistance Program

Financial reimbursement is offered to property owners who install specific conservation practices. See options >>

Scholarship Opportunities

Three academic scholarships are offered to Northern Neck students interested in natural resource conservation and/or environmental studies.
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Outreach Events

Check out our calendar for upcoming community outreach events in the Northern Neck. Upcoming events >>

Latest News

ATTENTION LANCASTER COUNTY RESIDENTS & PROPERTY OWNERS! It is time to start your spring cleaning! Start gathering those old paint Read more
The Northern Neck SWCD is held our annual producer conference on March 7, 2024 at the Westmoreland Fire Department in Read more
This year, two Northern Neck farms were nominated for the Virginia Clean Farm Water Award. These awards are eligible to Read more