Frequently Asked Questions

What area does the Colonial Soil and Water Conservation District cover?
The Colonial SWCD covers the counties of New Kent, Charles City, James City, York, and the City of Williamsburg

When does the Colonial SWCD Board of Directors meet?
The Board of Directors meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held at the Colonial SWCD office which is located at 3402 Acorn Street, Suite 103 in Norge, VA 23127. Meetings are open to the pubic and begin at 5:30pm.

How can I contact someone at the District office?
The best way to contact the District office is by email, which is available on the left hand side of each page of the District’s website. The Distict’s phone number is (757) 645-4895. The District does not have a fax.

What does the District do?
Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) have the primary responsibility of providing incentives for the voluntary implementation of conservation practices which address the improvement of soil and water resources. As such Virginia’s SWCDs have a dedicated role of administering the Commonwealth’s Virginia Agricultural Cost Share Program (VACS), which provides financial support to agricultural producers for the installation of best management practices (BMPs).
The Colonial SWCD also provides support to its local governments in the form of assistance in the adminstration of each localty’s Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act Ordinace. While Distict staff support local and state regulations, the Distict is not a regulatory agency.