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Mar 18, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
North Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Commission Agenda
The meeting agenda includes an ethics compliance reminder and the election of a Vice-Chair. Several reports are scheduled, including updates from the Division, the NC Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts, and the NRCS. Key business items involve a consent agenda covering supervisor appointments and contracts, job approval authority applicants, and additional supervisor contracts. Further discussion topics include rule reports, Agricultural Water Resources Assistance Program (AgWRAP) regional applications, Agriculture Cost Share Program supplemental allocations, and Streamflow Rehabilitation Assistance Program (StRAP) allocations. The meeting also covers training and attendance reports, specific district requests for contract post-approvals, and an inquiry committee hearing regarding supervisor attendance.
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The Commission reviewed the Agricultural Water Resources Assistance Program (AgWRAP) for the 2026 fiscal year. Key discussion topics included a summary of 12 regional applications for projects such as new ponds, pond repairs, and conservation irrigation conversions, with a total funding request of $523,292. The Commission voted to approve funding for 7 of these applications.
Jan 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
North Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Commission Business Meeting Minutes
The Commission received updates on division staffing, federal funding for disaster recovery, and the Agricultural Water Resources Assistance Program, including a new emphasis on flood mitigation. The Association President provided updates on upcoming meetings and the Southeastern NACD event. NRCS initiatives were discussed, including regenerative agriculture pilot programs and national leadership restructuring. The Commission approved consent agenda items, including supervisor appointments, contracts, and job approval authority applicants. Furthermore, the annual report for cost-share programs was reviewed, technical specialist training compliance was audited, and Community Conservation Assistance Program applications were approved. Additionally, the Commission discussed supervisor basic training requirements, initiated an inquiry committee finding regarding neglect of duty, and approved special funding for a rooftop runoff project at a research station.
Jan 4, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
North Carolina Soil & Water Conservation Commission Work Session Meeting Minutes
The Commission discussed several administrative and technical updates, including the Division Director's upcoming retirement and a report on Technical Specialist training compliance. The meeting included the approval of supervisor appointments, supervisor contracts, and Job Approval Authority applicants. The Commission also reviewed funding recommendations for the Community Conservation Assistance Program and the status of required Basic Training for supervisors. Additionally, members addressed a request for a contract on government-owned property and received public comments regarding federal disaster recovery and agricultural assistance programs.
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