Onslow County Soil & Water Conservation

Onslow County Soil & Water Conservation The Onslow Soil and Water Conservation is committed to serve its citizens by preserving, protecting, and enhancing our natural resources.

Onslow County Soil & Water Conservation District partners with federal, state and local entities to deliver state and federal conservation programs related to water quality practices, farmland protection, wetlands restoration and wildlife habitat enhancement. We assist with community conservation planning in natural resource management areas such as erosion and sediment control, stormwater managem

ent, flood control, water use efficiency, stream restoration, small-plot forestry management and restoration efforts after natural disasters. Also we help implement conservation easements and respond to local projects. For more information on our programs, please visit:
http://www.ncagr.gov/SWC/index.html

A huge thank‑you to all the students who took part in our Annual Poster Contest! This year’s theme, “We All Live in a Wa...
03/19/2026

A huge thank‑you to all the students who took part in our Annual Poster Contest! This year’s theme, “We All Live in a Watershed,” sparked incredible creativity and thoughtful artwork from third, fourth, and fifth graders across the district.
The Onslow Soil and Water Conservation District is proud to sponsor this contest each year to help students learn about the importance of caring for our natural resources.
Congratulations to Ace Lynde, Nykole Cook, and Karsan Jarman for earning 1st place in their grade levels! We’re so proud of your talent and hard work!

03/16/2026

All Onslow County Government offices will close at 12PM on Monday, March 16, 2026 in order to prepare for expected severe weather. The Onslow County Board of Commissioners’ Meetings scheduled for today are also cancelled.

Emergency Services officials encourage residents to ensure they have a dependable method of receiving warnings and watches, and that they are signed up for alerts through Onslow County. They can do so by going to www.OnslowCountyNC.gov/AlertOnslow and signing up there.

Congratulations to Kenneth Kornegay who was the recipient of the Conservation Stewardship Award at the Onslow County Agr...
03/12/2026

Congratulations to Kenneth Kornegay who was the recipient of the Conservation Stewardship Award at the Onslow County Agricultural Awards Banquet held on March 10, 2026. This award recognizes farmers who take the initiative to implement sound, innovative, and cost‑effective conservation techniques, and who are actively involved in conservation education.
Kenneth has dedicated his life to agriculture through both his committed conservation efforts and his distinguished career with the United States Department of Agriculture. His work has made a lasting impact on the health, sustainability, and future of Onslow County’s agricultural landscape. This honor is truly well deserved.
Congratulations, Kenneth — and thank you for your service and stewardship!

Congratulations to Vincent “Pete” Lewis for receiving the James R. Strickland Service to Agriculture Award at the Onslow...
03/12/2026

Congratulations to Vincent “Pete” Lewis for receiving the James R. Strickland Service to Agriculture Award at the Onslow County Agricultural Awards Banquet on March 10, 2026. This honor is presented to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the promotion and preservation of the agricultural industry in Onslow County — and Pete exemplifies that commitment in every way. For nearly 50 years, Pete has dedicated his time, talent, and heart to supporting our farming community. His leadership, mentorship, and unwavering service have strengthened agriculture in Onslow County for generations. This recognition is incredibly well deserved. Congratulations, Pete — and thank you for your decades of service to our agricultural community!

Area 6 Soil and Water Spring Meeting 2026 in Morehead City.
03/10/2026

Area 6 Soil and Water Spring Meeting 2026 in Morehead City.

What’s a Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD)?It’s a program that helps protect your farmland from development and nuis...
01/15/2026

What’s a Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD)?
It’s a program that helps protect your farmland from development and nuisance lawsuits while keeping agriculture strong in our community.
Top 3 Benefits of Joining a VAD:
Tax savings through Present-Use Value
Farmland protection for future generations
Community recognition for preserving local agriculture

Ready to protect your land?
Learn more https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/farmland-preservation/vad/county-info
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Congratulations to Vincent “Pete” Lewis!Pete has been honored with the 10-Year Service Award for his dedication to the O...
01/14/2026

Congratulations to Vincent “Pete” Lewis!
Pete has been honored with the 10-Year Service Award for his dedication to the Onslow Soil & Water Board.
This award, presented by the NC Soil & Water Conservation Districts, recognizes individuals who make a lasting impact on conservation efforts across our state. Pete’s commitment has strengthened district operations, boosted community engagement, and advanced programs that protect North Carolina’s natural resources.
Thank you, Pete, for a decade of service and leadership in conservation!

Thank You, Onslow County Commissioners!The Onslow Soil & Water Board extends our gratitude to the Onslow County Board of...
01/14/2026

Thank You, Onslow County Commissioners!
The Onslow Soil & Water Board extends our gratitude to the Onslow County Board of Commissioners for adopting a resolution reaffirming the County’s commitment to protecting and improving water quality through responsible stormwater management.
This resolution encourages all new or significantly renovated County-funded facilities to incorporate Low Impact Development (LID) stormwater strategies whenever practical and fiscally responsible.
Pictured with the resolution:
Robert Johnson, Emily Walton, Barbara Justice-Rooks, Timothy Huffman, and Vincent “Pete” Lewis of the Onslow Soil & Water Board.
Together, we’re working toward a cleaner, healthier future for Onslow County!

Congratulations to Nicole Warren from Onslow Soil and Water for earning both the Associate Standard District Employee Aw...
01/08/2026

Congratulations to Nicole Warren from Onslow Soil and Water for earning both the Associate Standard District Employee Award and the Standard District Employee Award through the Professional Development Employee Program! These honors were presented during the NC Soil and Water Conservation 82nd Annual Meeting, held January 5–7, 2026, in Cherokee, NC.

Stop by and see us at the Onslow County Fair October 14th-18th.
10/14/2025

Stop by and see us at the Onslow County Fair October 14th-18th.

The Resource Conservation Workshop is a weeklong, immersive experience for students passionate about natural resource co...
10/14/2025

The Resource Conservation Workshop is a weeklong, immersive experience for students passionate about natural resource conservation. Held each June on the campus of NC State University in Raleigh, NC, the workshop combines classroom instruction, hands-on activities, and fieldwork to explore a wide range of conservation topics and practices.

This year, Onslow Soil and Water Conservation District proudly sponsored Alexia Gross, a student from Swansboro High School, to attend the workshop. Alexia joined us at our October board meeting to share highlights from her experience.

Pictured above (left to right): Timothy Huffman, Vincent “Pete” Lewis, Alexia Gross, Robert “Toad” Johnson, Emily Walton, and Barbara Justice-Rooks.

Congratulations to Jane Humphrey for being nominated at the Annual Administrative Professionals Day through the Onslow C...
04/25/2025

Congratulations to Jane Humphrey for being nominated at the Annual Administrative Professionals Day through the Onslow County Chamber of Commerce. Jane always has a smile on her face and is ready for anything that comes her way. She greets all that enter our doors with enthusiasm. Jane strives for excellence and feels a job worth doing is a job worth doing right. She has had numerous positions within the County of Onslow and has been very resilient to the many changes that have taken place over her many years of service. Jane is a special lady and is appreciated all year for her service. Today was just a day to celebrate. Congratulations, Jane, we really appreciate you!

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Jacksonville, NC
28540

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