Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Board Member Resources
The Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Board [§10.1-502] shall perform the functions conferred upon it in this chapter. The board shall consist of nine voting members. DCR's director or his designee shall be a nonvoting ex-officio member of the board. Three at-large members of the board shall be appointed by the governor.
The mission of the Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Board is to provide for the conservation of soil and water resources; control and prevent soil erosion, flood water, and sediment damage; oversee and support the soil and water conservation districts; ensure the safety of the dam infrastructure in Virginia; and preserve the natural resources of the commonwealth.
The following information is provide for your information and use as a member of the Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Board. More information may be found at the DCR website. For additional information, contact Paul Saunders, 804-840-5904, paul.saunders@dcr.virginia.gov.
- DCR Website
- Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Board web page
- Board Roster
- Code of Virginia Title 10.1 – Conservation
a. Chapter 1 - General Provisions
b. Chapter 5 - Soil and Water Conservation
c. Chapter 6 - Flood Protection and Dam Safety
d. Chapter 21.1 - Virginia Water Quality Improvement Act of 1997
- Code of Virginia: Title 3.2 Ag Stewardship Act - 400 et seq
- Board Regulations
a. 4 VAC 50-11 Public Participation Guidelines
b. 4 VAC 50-20 Impounding Structure Regulations
c. 4 VAC 50-70 Resource Management Plans
d. 4 VAC 5-15 Nutrient Trading Certification Regulations
- Pocket Travel Guide
- State and Local Governments Conflict of Interest Act
- Virginia Freedom of Information Act
- Access to Public Information
- Access to Public Meetings
- Guide to Electronic Meetings
- Email Use, Access and Retention
- Email and Meetings
- Quick FOIA Guide for Boards
- Virginia Regulatory Town Hall (for meeting information)
- Parliamentary Procedures
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