The DSWC is hosting an informational webinar covering FY27 II allocation eligibility details. This training is designed to help districts plan for the completion of all eligibility items for the Impaired and Impacted Streams Initiative (IISI) and avoid potential II funding allocation issues come July 2026. We look forward to connecting with you!
Topics Related to Soil & Water
February 23, 2026, 1pm - 2:30pm
This is a remote MS Teams meeting to share updates on the Falls Lake strategy readoption process. The intention is to make sure Districts are informed about where the readoption process currently stands and of upcoming opportunities for public comment. This meeting is specifically scheduled for Soil and Water Conservation Districts to ask questions and discuss updates together. The following items will be covered:
February 26, 2026, 10am - 1pm
Annual convening of the Jordan Lake Watershed Oversight Committee. This is a hybrid meeting. Remote meeting access details are included below and in related links. Contact Allie Dinwiddie if you wish to participate in person as space is limited.Join on your computer, mobile app or room device
March 13, 2026, All day
Organizations in the following counties may apply for StRAP: Alleghany, Ashe, Bu
May 11, 2026 - May 15, 2026, All day
A five-day course that narrows in on the importance of conservation planning and an introduction to the skillsets used to create detailed and effective conservation plans. Based on the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Process 9- Step Conservation Process, a cohort of students will walk through these important steps using real-world scenarios. For more information about this event, please visit the Fundamentals of Conservation Planning Event website.