Onslow County Soil & Water Conservation

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Onslow County Soil & Water Conservation The Onslow Soil and Water Conservation is committed to serve its citizens by preserving, protecting, and enhancing our natural resources.

Onslow County Soil & Water Conservation District partners with federal, state and local entities to deliver state and federal conservation programs related to water quality practices, farmland protection, wetlands restoration and wildlife habitat enhancement. We assist with community conservation planning in natural resource management areas such as erosion and sediment control, stormwater management, flood control, water use efficiency, stream restoration, small-plot forestry management and restoration efforts after natural disasters. Also we help implement conservation easements and respond to local projects. For more information on our programs, please visit:
http://www.ncagr.gov/SWC/index.html

🎉 Congratulations to Onslow Soil & Water (18 years) and Onslow Vector Control (3 years) for earning the OSHA Safety Awar...
09/08/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Onslow Soil & Water (18 years) and Onslow Vector Control (3 years) for earning the OSHA Safety Award!
Safety Committee members Jane Humphrey and Adam Hanke proudly accepted the awards.
In the photos, awards are presented by Jill Brown, Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer, and John Bazzarre, Environmental Health and Safety Manager.
đź‘Ź Thank you to our teams for their continued commitment to workplace safety!

A huge thank‑you to all the students who took part in our Annual Poster Contest! This year’s theme, “We All Live in a Wa...
03/19/2026

A huge thank‑you to all the students who took part in our Annual Poster Contest! This year’s theme, “We All Live in a Watershed,” sparked incredible creativity and thoughtful artwork from third, fourth, and fifth graders across the district.
The Onslow Soil and Water Conservation District is proud to sponsor this contest each year to help students learn about the importance of caring for our natural resources.
Congratulations to Ace Lynde, Nykole Cook, and Karsan Jarman for earning 1st place in their grade levels! We’re so proud of your talent and hard work!

03/16/2026

All Onslow County Government offices will close at 12PM on Monday, March 16, 2026 in order to prepare for expected severe weather. The Onslow County Board of Commissioners’ Meetings scheduled for today are also cancelled.

Emergency Services officials encourage residents to ensure they have a dependable method of receiving warnings and watches, and that they are signed up for alerts through Onslow County. They can do so by going to www.OnslowCountyNC.gov/AlertOnslow and signing up there.

Congratulations to Kenneth Kornegay who was the recipient of the Conservation Stewardship Award at the Onslow County Agr...
03/12/2026

Congratulations to Kenneth Kornegay who was the recipient of the Conservation Stewardship Award at the Onslow County Agricultural Awards Banquet held on March 10, 2026. This award recognizes farmers who take the initiative to implement sound, innovative, and cost‑effective conservation techniques, and who are actively involved in conservation education.
Kenneth has dedicated his life to agriculture through both his committed conservation efforts and his distinguished career with the United States Department of Agriculture. His work has made a lasting impact on the health, sustainability, and future of Onslow County’s agricultural landscape. This honor is truly well deserved.
Congratulations, Kenneth — and thank you for your service and stewardship!

Congratulations to Vincent “Pete” Lewis for receiving the James R. Strickland Service to Agriculture Award at the Onslow...
03/12/2026

Congratulations to Vincent “Pete” Lewis for receiving the James R. Strickland Service to Agriculture Award at the Onslow County Agricultural Awards Banquet on March 10, 2026. This honor is presented to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the promotion and preservation of the agricultural industry in Onslow County — and Pete exemplifies that commitment in every way. For nearly 50 years, Pete has dedicated his time, talent, and heart to supporting our farming community. His leadership, mentorship, and unwavering service have strengthened agriculture in Onslow County for generations. This recognition is incredibly well deserved. Congratulations, Pete — and thank you for your decades of service to our agricultural community!

Area 6 Soil and Water Spring Meeting 2026 in Morehead City.
03/10/2026

Area 6 Soil and Water Spring Meeting 2026 in Morehead City.

Thank You, Onslow County Commissioners!The Onslow Soil & Water Board extends our gratitude to the Onslow County Board of...
01/14/2026

Thank You, Onslow County Commissioners!
The Onslow Soil & Water Board extends our gratitude to the Onslow County Board of Commissioners for adopting a resolution reaffirming the County’s commitment to protecting and improving water quality through responsible stormwater management.
This resolution encourages all new or significantly renovated County-funded facilities to incorporate Low Impact Development (LID) stormwater strategies whenever practical and fiscally responsible.
Pictured with the resolution:
Robert Johnson, Emily Walton, Barbara Justice-Rooks, Timothy Huffman, and Vincent “Pete” Lewis of the Onslow Soil & Water Board.
Together, we’re working toward a cleaner, healthier future for Onslow County!

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4024 Richlands Highway
Jacksonville, NC
28540

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910-937-1306

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