Join us for a focused training designed to help Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) staff, partners, and interested colleagues better understand the SWCD role in the USDA Block Grant for Hurricane Helene recovery. This $221 million federal program supports producers in the 39 disaster‑declared counties by reimbursing eligible infrastructure losses—including roads, bridges, and culverts—at rates up to 90% depending on repair standards.
Next-Level Training for Practical Application
Virtual training through MSTeams:
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/29240420649884?p=U31vqSFXZ74j0HmtfV
Meeting ID: 292 404 206 498 84
Passcode: Y8Mn98XN
The Hyde Soil and Water Conservation District, is pleased to invite you to
our Team 14 Local Work Group meeting (Albemarle- Camden, Chowan, Currituck,
Pasquotank, Perquimans, Beaufort, Dare, Hyde, Tyrrell and Washington Soil and
Water Conservation Districts):
The theme for this year’s Fall Meeting is “Growing Forward: Resilience for Our Conservation Future.” In addition, other area business will be conducted and BREC will be joining as an exhibitor.
Meeting Location: USDA Service Center in Waynesville (589 Raccoon Road Waynesville NC 28786).
Make sure to register online if you plan to attend. Registration & Payment Deadline: 10/2/2026
Feel welcome to contact Mackenzie Tenan, Area 1 Regional Coordinator, with any questions.
Join conservation leaders from across the Southeast for the 2026 NACD Southeast Region Meeting as we explore Conservation 2.0: Honoring Our Past and Securing Our Future. This engaging and forward-looking gathering will celebrate the legacy of conservation while focusing on innovative partnerships, leadership, and solutions that will shape the future of natural resource conservation across our region.