Gwinnett County Soil & Water Conservation District FY 2012 annual report

Gwinnett County Soil & Water
Conservation District FY 2012 ANNUAL REPORT
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Introduction
The mission of the Gwinnett County Soil & Water Conservation District is to provide educational and technical assistance to conserve soil, improve water quality, and enhance the natural resources in Gwinnett County.
The District could not successfully accomplish this without the partnership of local governments including Gwinnett County, Suwanee, Grayson, Sugar Hill, Berkley Lake, Snellville, Lawrenceville, Norcross, Duluth, Loganville, Buford, Lilburn and Dacula.
In addition the District would like to thank the technical support and assistance of the Georgia Soil & Water Conservation Commission, the United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Upper Ocmulgee River Resource Conservation & Development Council.
Our partners provide the foundation to accomplish our conservation programs. We are grateful for their support and assistance to the District.
The Board of Supervisors of the Gwinnett County Soil & Water Conservation District is proud of the accomplishments during 2011. These accomplishments are summarized in this Annual Report.
Gwinnett County Soil & Water Conservation District
Board of Supervisors
_________________________ Ellis Lamme, Chairman Larry Kaiser, Vice Chairman Mark Brock, Treasurer Louis Young Jim Steele

Initiatives
The District worked closely with local units of government to implement and monitor their Erosion and Sediment Control Program throughout FY2012 at monthly District meetings.
Developed a working relationship with individuals, business, industry, other agencies and units of government through an effective information and education program to promote conservation and protection of soil and water resources.
Partnered with the Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful campaign in promoting soil and water stewardship week.
Promoted the Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful Governor's Annual Environmental Address to the State.
Assisted the Upper Ocmulgee River Resource Conservation & Development Council in identifying needs and priorities for their program, and, implementing measures to meet those needs.
Co-hosted small farmers' workshop at Dillwood Farm May 2012.
Encouraged protection and maintenance of existing watershed structures in the County.