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.

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March 13, 2026, All day

Organizations in the following counties may apply for StRAP: Alleghany, Ashe, Bu

March 31, 2026, 1:30pm - 3pm

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/26943645662595?p=DBVwn1zvTXjRRnwB35

Meeting ID: 269 436 456 625 95 

Passcode: oM7gM3b9

OR

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+1 984-204-1487,,986484946# United States, Raleigh 

 

June 9, 2026, 1:30pm - 3pm

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2372024889146?p=yYCy8S4xkDOAgO3TgM

Meeting ID: 237 202 488 914 6 

Passcode: b2xX3eC7 

April 22, 2026, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

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.

March 25, 2026, All day

This hands-on training series is designed for new District staff to learn the basics of surveying. One training will be held in each NCASWCD area (Areas 3 & 4 combined), with space limited to approximately 12 participants per area for individualized instruction. Field sessions will be from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

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