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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

The 2025 Spring Household Hazardous & Electronic Waste (HHW/E-Waste) Collection Event will return on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at the Read more
Calling all agricultural producers in the Northern Neck! Please join us for the 2025 Northern Neck SWCD Producer Conference on Read more
On December 18, we celebrated a successful year in holiday fashion by enjoying a delicious meal prepared at Old Rapp Read more