Prince William Soil & Water Conservation District

08/31/2026

An unforgettable afternoon of celebrating YOU 🥳The District hosted the Volunteer Recognition Dinner to celebrate all the hard work of our dedicated volunteers, partners, and clients that utilize the district programs. We are so glad to be able to recognize and thank all of you for your work throughout the year to support Conservation initiatives 💚

08/27/2026

The Application for the 2026-2027 Youth Conservation Leadership Institute (YCLI) is NOW OPEN for current 9th-12th grade students.Youth Conservation Leadership Institute (YCLI) is a recognition program that offers self-motivated and enthusiastic high school students interested in environmental conservation and stewardship an opportunity to build leadership skills and connect with local mentors involved with environmental issues. The District had a great experience with last years student and were looking forward to mentoring the next Prince William County Students with their bright ideas!

Student applications should emailed to [email protected] by Thursday, October 8th

08/17/2026

The 17th Annual Occoquan River Cleanup with Prince William Trails and Streams Coalition and Partners (Woodbridge Potomac Communities Civic Association, Prince William County Parks & Recreation, Prince William County Government, Virginia, Clean Virginia Waterways).

08/05/2026

07/17/2026

For more information, contact write to: [email protected], or please visit:
* https://www.pwcva.gov/news/prince-william-county-launches-purchase-development-rights-pdr-Virginia Master Naturalist Program

*https://www.pwcva.gov/department/environmental-services/purchase-of-development-rights-pdr-program

07/17/2026

With the Canadian wildfires ongoing the district hopes that everyone has a safe weekend indoors or takes care of themselves if they have to go outside. Our thoughts are also with Canada right now that everyone is holding up okay.

you can check your local air quality on your Weather app or on http://www.deq.Virginia.gov/air-energy/air-quality-forecast

Proper protection/precautions includes:

✅ Stay indoors as much as possible.

✅ Keep windows and doors closed.

✅ Run air conditioning on recirculate if available.

✅ If you must go outside, wear a well-fitting N95 mask

✅Avoid strenuous outdoor activity or exercise.

✅Keep rescue inhalers or other medications ready.

07/17/2026

Watch out for the air quality over Prince William.
Tree planting and the conservation of natural resources are the only promising solutions. Plant three trees to replace a tree that is cut down.
https://www.iqair.com/air-quality-map/usa/district-of-columbia/washington-d-c

AirNow is your one-stop source for air quality data. Our recently redesigned site highlights air quality in your local area first, while still providing air quality information at state, national, and world views.

07/14/2026

Drought update: 🥵
USDA is offering financial assistance for farmers affected by the drought. There is also a hay assistance survey for those struggling to get hay. Please visit our website for more information!

www.pwswcd.org

07/08/2026

A big shout-out to Micron Technology, Manassas, VA, for their outstanding support of the Conservation District's Adopt-A-Stream Program at Broad Run, Winter Branch, and Cannon Branch! This Amazing team of 34 volunteers across 3 events recorded 34 litter bags, 4 tires, 1 bike, and other items, totaling over 800 pounds of debris from a 5-mile stretch of Prince William waterways.

Thanks to the outstanding leadership role of Micron Technology, Manassas, VA, in supporting the PWSWCD's conservation goals by promoting water quality awareness and marine debris reduction in local waterways in the City of Manassas, VA - Government, and Prince William County Government, Virginia.