Allen Moore, Chairman

Allen Moore is a product of Madison County, Florida. He is a proud graduate of Florida A & M University with a B.S. Degree in Soil Science.  He was employed with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service for over 40 years.  During that time Moore served as a Soil Scientist, Soil Conservationist and District Conservationist throughout the State of Florida. Moore was an Affiliate Member of the DSWCD for several years before being voted in to fill the remainder of vacated seat  in September of 2016. 
Check out the Fact Sheet Allen made! 
​Term 2016 - 2019

Edward Wright
Edward Wright was employed with the USDA- NRCS for over 40 years. He worked with soil and water conservation districts all across the country including leadership at the national level (NACD) to facilitate committees who worked to develop the national strategic plan. Wright assisted the Association of Florida Conservation Districts (AFCD) and conservation districts across the state of Florida to develop long range plans. 

Wright was an Affiliate Member of the DSWCD for several years before being voted in to fill the remainder of  the term for Seat 2  in January of 2018 after a board resignation.
Term 2018 - 2021 

Shannon Blankinship, Vice-Chair
Shannon Blankinship received a B.S. from Purdue University in Natural Resources Economics and Policy  before working for several years with the Delaware Riverkeeper Network in Philadelphia. Shannon received her J.D. from Florida Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville. She is now  the Advocacy Director for St. Johns Riverkeeper where she has been since 2012, advocating for the most pressing  issues impacting the St. Johns River. She is currently a Contributing Writer for EU Jacksonville.  As Chairman of the District for 2 years, Shannon focused on District accountability through creation of this website, use of social media, implementation of a quarterly newsletter, and growing partnerships through our monthly meetings with presentations from affiliated agencies.   

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​Shannon worked to secure multi-year funding to improve the Envirothon, Speech Contest, Poster Contest and Land Judging competition in Duval County.  In her final year with the District, Shannon is focusing on accomplishing objectives in the Plan of Work. ​ Her ultimate goal is to affect restoration of the impaired rivers, creeks and streams in Duval County.  Term 2015 - 2019

Dan Evans Jr., Secretary

​Retired journalist, radio and  tv broadcaster, Dan is actively involved with Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) and Men Against Destruction - Defending Against Drugs and Social Disorder (MADDADS).  Dan's goal while in office is to   expose and educate students about the opportunities available in agriculture and programs around soil and water.
Term 2015 - 2019

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Hunter Anderson, Treasurer
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Hunter is currently pursuing his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science at the University of North Florida. He strives to help the board in its efforts to reach out to younger generations about how they can help conserve Duval County’s precious resources. He hopes to aid the district in its ongoing activism efforts that place important environmental issues directly in the public’s attention. Hunter looks to work with Supervisors to create more cohesion between the District and other local and state agencies.
Term 2017-2021

 District Aid, Vacant

​The District Aid assists with the duties and tasks of the Duval Soil and Water Conservation District, a volunteer at-large elected board of five supervisors, with no party affiliation.  The board meets once a month at the Duval County Extension Office. All meetings are noticed and open to the public.  At no time will this position replicate or duplicate duties the Supervisors are required to perform themselves, but will aid in the effective functioning of this elected agency through communication, research, and coordination.  The position is unpaid and serves 1 year, with no term limits. See Full Position Description. Term 2017

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