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Watauga Farmland Preservation Advisory Board Recommendation letter to the Town of Boone, click here for more information.
The Watauga County Soil and Water Conservation office is located in Boone at 971 West King Street. Normal business hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and the office telephone number is 828-264-3850.
The Watauga Soil And Water Conservation District is a subdivision of state government charged with planning, executing, and promoting sound conservation practices. Its objectives are secured largely through the voluntary cooperation of landowners.
The District administers the N.C. Agricultural Cost Share program to improve water quality and reduce non-point source pollution on agricultural lands. The Natural Resources Conservation Service and other agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, as well as some state and local agencies provide technical assistance.
The county, with limited state financial support, provides funds and office space. The five member board consists of two members appointed by the State Soil and Water Conservation Commission and three members elected to four-year staggered terms on a non-partisan basis.
Regular District Board meetings are on the fourth Wednesday of each month, at 8:00 am in the District Office at 971 West King Street, but are subject to change.
The Current District Board of Supervisors:
Denny Norris, Chair
190 Norris Trail, Boone, NC 28607
828-264-7727
Chris Hughes
183 Fred’s Drive, Boone, NC 28607
828-414-1735
Jenny Hannifan
5361 Castleford Road, Todd, NC 28694
252-241-8743
Todd Combs - Vice Chair
1046 Castle Ford, Boone NC 28607
828-964-0027
Bill Moretz
2903 Big Hill Road, Boone, NC 28607
828-773-3677
District Staff
Michelle Kasey
Administrative Asst./Education Coord.
michelle.kasey@watgov.org
Mikey Woodie
Conservation Technician
Mikey.Woodie@watgov.org
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
David Tucker
District Supervisory Soil Conservationist
David.Tucker@usda.gov
Sam Dame
Natural Resources Specialist
Samantha.Dame@usda.gov
Brandon Turlington
Soil Conservationist
Brandon.Turlington@usda.gov
Vacant
Program Assistant
@nc.usda.gov