DUVAL SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
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Our History

Map of Duval County
Board members posing with students holding up awards under a pavillion
Students holding up prizes in front of a stage and an American flag

The Duval Soil and Water Conservation District (District) is a subdivision of the State of Florida and was originally organized by landowners in Duval County, Florida.  The creation of this District was authorized by the Soil and Water Conservation Law, Chapter 582, Florida Statutes, enacted by the Florida Legislature in 1937.  The District was organized in 1953 to assist the local landowners and land users in making the best use of the local natural resources; to encourage a more positive attitude towards agriculturally related activities; and to stimulate more prosperous and lasting agricultural enterprises.  
 
The mission of the District is to plan, implement and/or facilitate programs, projects and practices that will serve to promote the conservation of the natural resources in Duval County, Florida. This is a FREE service that is available to All Duval County, FL residents.
 
The District is administered by five non-salaried, non-partisan, locally elected, public officials who serve as the Board of Supervisors.​

The Duval Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisors meet on the third Wednesday of each month at 3:30 p.m. for their Regular Meeting at the Duval County Agricultural Extension Office, 1010 N. McDuff Ave., Jacksonville, FL  32202.  The Supervisors also hold routine "Planning Meetings" that are open to the public on the 1st Wednesday of the month at the same time and location. The Supervisors meet to hear reports from our affiliate agencies, learn about conservation funding priorities in the district, develop programs, create educational opportunities, and build workshops that meet the needs of conservation within Duval County.

We Want to Hear from You!

MEETING NOTICES:
The next Duval Soil and Water Conservation District's full meeting will take place on July 8th, 2025 from 9:00am - 10:30am, at the UF/IFAS Duval County Extension Office, 1010 N. McDuff Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32254.


Our Full Board Meetings are on the first Wednesday of each month at the UF/IFAS Duval County Extension Office, 1010 N. McDuff Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32254, at 9:00 am. 

June and July Plan of Work Subcommittees meetings are as follows:
Watershed - Monday, June 23, 2025 - Location 
TBD
Agriculture - Tuesday, July 22, 2025 - Location TBD
Development - Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 9:00am, UF/IFAS Extension Office
STEM - No date scheduled at this time

All meetings are open to the public. Public participation is available via Zoom teleconference.

Zoom Notice:


Duval Soil & Water is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Duval Soil & Water Conservation District's Zoom Meeting

​Time: 09:00 AM to 10:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85230502372

Meeting ID: 852 3050 2372
  • Our History
  • Supervisors
  • Regeneration Park
  • Start Farming
  • Local Working Group
  • Envirothon
  • Education
    • Speech and Poster Contest
    • Land Judging
  • Programs
  • Blog
  • Minutes
  • Links
  • Contact Us
  • Donate