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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 Northern Neck SWCD Producer Conference was held on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at the Upper Lancaster Volunteer Fire Read more
The Northern Neck SWCD and VASWCD 2025 Academic Scholarship applications are now available! Northern Neck SWCD is offering two $2,000 scholarships, Read more
The 2025 Spring Household Hazardous & Electronic Waste (HHW/E-Waste) Collection Event will return on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at the Read more