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The NNSWCD is responsible for assisting the agricultural community, landowners, and residential property owners of Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond, and Westmoreland counties in the wise management and maintenance of the region's valuable natural resource base.

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Education & Outreach

Take part in a Household Hazardous & Electronic Waste (HHW) Collection Event

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Equipment Rental

Interested in options for your no-till farming needs?

Available Equipment
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Strategic Plan

View the NNSWCD plan for the next few years.

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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

2025 NNSWCD Scholarship Recipients
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Cheers to 20 Years!
On April, 26, 2025, NNSWCD'S District Operations Manager, Kathy Clarke, reached a tremendous milestone - 20 years of service. Kathy Read more
Northumberland County SPRING 2025 HHW/E-Waste Collection Event Returns - April 26
Spring is in the air which means it is time to start spring cleaning. If you're cleaning our closet, garage, Read more