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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. Ed was sworn in on July 20, 2018. Term 2018 - 2021 |
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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. 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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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 1-year |