The Land and Water Conservation Board connects local and state governments on conservation and farmland preservation issues. The board:
Reviews county land and water plans and makes recommendations
Recommends how the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection should allocate conservation funds to counties
Provides a forum to discuss emerging soil and water conservation issues
The LWCB has 11 members: 3 each from county land conservation committees and state agency leaders, one Governor-appointed member serving a two-year term, and 4 Governor-appointed members representing urban, rural, river management and natural resource preservation interests. Mark Cupp is the current chair.
2023 Meetings
To join a LWCB meeting remotely, follow the instructions and link in the applicable meeting agenda.
December 5 LWCB
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November 7 LWCB Advisory Committee on Research
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October 3 LWCB
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Presentation:Conservation Partnerships- Opportunities and Challenges
Meeting Minutes
September 5 LWCB Advisory Committee on Research
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August 1 LWCB
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Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grant Program |
Farmers of the Lemonweir
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Kayhart Farms:1590 No-Till Drill How-to Video
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May 2 LWCB Advisory Committee on Research
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April 4 LWCB
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March 7 LWCB Advisory Committee on Research
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February 7 LWCB
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January 12 LWCB Advisory Committee on Research
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Meeting Rescheduled
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Note: The January 3rd meeting of the LWCB Advisory Committee on Research has been rescheduled to January 12th at 9:00 am.