Mission/Overview

To ensure the wise use of our natural resources by providing technical and education services to land users.

Roles and Responsibilities

A Soil & Water Conservation District is a "governmental subdivision of this State, a public body corporate and politic, organized under the provisions of Chapter 139 of the General Statutes of the State of North Carolina, entitled Soil and Water Conservation Districts Law of North Carolina and is subject to the powers and restrictions set forth in NCGS 139."

Districts are the only level of government responsible for coordinating and carrying out a local natural resources conservation program. Through these Districts, farmers and other land users, institutions, and groups in the community can manage their own conservation programs. They are set up based on these guidelines:

1. Legal subdivisions of state government, corporate and politic, with certificates of organization issued by the Secretary of State.
2. Organized and operated under state law, NCGS 139.
3. Organized by a vote of the people in the District to work for the conservation of soil, water, and other natural resources.
4. Managed by a 5-person Boards of Supervisors, a majority of whom are elected by the people in the District.
5. Assisted by various federal and state agencies, organizations, and individuals.

Districts are responsible for local involvement with the Agriculture Cost Share Program for Non-point Source Pollution Control and especially in controlling sediment, nutrients, animal wastes, and pesticides. Districts look for opportunities to involve conservation education as part of professional education--including reaching teachers, administrators, churches, media, civic clubs, and Scouts. To ensure the wise use of our natural resources, Districts also partner with local, state, and federal agencies or organizations to the benefit of Chatham County. 

The Chatham Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors will usually hold regular monthly meetings to keep District affairs current. All District board meetings are open to the public.

• J. Lynn Mann, Chair
  • Elected September 2002, December 2028
  • 919-542-4667
• Keith Stanley, Treasurer
  • Appointed August 2004, December 2028
  • 919-742-3370
• Johnny Glosson, Vice-Chair
  • Elected June 2005, December 2026
  • 919-542-2459
• Rich Hayes, Secretary
  • Elected December 2006, December 2026
  • 919-491-1595
• Mike Sturdivant
  • Appointed June 2022, December 2026
  • 919-618-2125

Visit the Meeting page for details about upcoming and past meetings.  

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Staff Liaison

Brandy Oldham
District Administrator & Education Coordinator
brandy.oldham@chathamcountync.gov
(919) 545-8440