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Sector: Government Organization
Service Area: Regional
About Eastern Shore Soil and Water Conservation District
The Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (VASWCD) is a private nonprofit association of 47 soil and water conservation districts in Virginia and is classified accordingly as a 501(c)(5). It is a voluntary, nongovernmental association of Virginia's districts. The Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts and its Educational Foundation, a 501(c)(3), provides and promotes leadership in the conservation of natural resources through stewardship and education programs. It coordinates conservation efforts statewide to focus effectively on issues identified by local member districts. Our mission is to serve and strengthen soil & water conservation districts in the stewardship of natural resources.
The Youth Conservation Leadership Institute (YCLI) is a recognition program for students in 9th- 12th grade focused o…
Direct teaching
Events/Symposiums
Youth Conservation Camp is a week-long, hand-on summer conservation camp for Virginia high school students (currently…
The Virginia Dominion Energy Envirothon is a team-based natural resources competition for high school students. Stude…
Field trips
Materials & supplies
Professional development/consulting for teachers
Events/Symposiumsmore...
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