We assist agricultural cooperators to improve and conserve land and water quality for all residents ...
Manages federal Clean Water Act, Section 319 programs to reduce nonpoint source pollution ...
• View the Conservation Socioeconomic Study
Multi-Agency partnership to provide grants up to $5,000 to citizens' groups who want to improve, restore, protect, study, or celebrate the state's rivers and streams.
Manage programs, education, and best practices to improve water quality in the Chesapeake Bay Area ...
Serves as a soil, water and agriculture specialty crops mobile learning center ...
In cases of extreme flooding, the WVCA will work with local, state and federal agencies to determine the extent of flood-related damages and to relieve blockages from streams.
Our Conservation Districts
| Capitol | Eastern Panhandle | Elk | Greenbrier Valley | Guyan | Little Kanawha | Monongahela |
| Northern Panhandle | Potomac Valley | Southern | Tygarts Valley | Upper Ohio | West Fork | Western |
News and Events
Video: Furrow Family Farm protecting soil, water, endangered spinymussel
Installing new practices has allowed David Furrow to increase his farm's production.
Ravenswood FFA wins second consecutive WV Envirothon
This year's competition was April 20-21 at Cacapon Resort State Park.
News Release: Judith Lyons named new executive director of WVCA
Lyons, a WVCA manager since 2010, will officially start on April 8.
Upcoming State Conservation Committee Meetings
The WV State Conservation Committee Finance Sub-Committee meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. held via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday, October 4, 2023.
Dial the conference number at 304-935-0697, and you will be asked to enter the conference ID (751 101 545#). It will then ask you to record your name, and you will be linked to the conference.
You may join the teleconference from a cell phone, if possible, which will give you the ability to mute your phone during the teleconference. WVCA has 18 video sites you may join. Video capability is located in the Morgantown, Romney, Princeton, and Guthrie offices, plus all 14 Conservation Districts.
Agenda Items
Dial the conference number at 304-935-0697, and you will be asked to enter the conference ID (751 101 545#). It will then ask you to record your name, and you will be linked to the conference.
You may join the teleconference from a cell phone, if possible, which will give you the ability to mute your phone during the teleconference. WVCA has 18 video sites you may join. Video capability is located in the Morgantown, Romney, Princeton, and Guthrie offices, plus all 14 Conservation Districts.
Agenda Items
- • Southern Conservation District Request to Transfer Co-Admin Funds, 2025 Budget Update
The WV State Conservation Committee Personnel Sub-Committee meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m. held via Microsoft Teams, on Wednesday, October 4, 2023.
Dial the conference number at 304-935-0697, and you will be asked to enter the conference ID (229 606 150#). It will then ask you to record your name, and you will be linked to the conference.
You may join the teleconference from a cell phone, if possible, which will give you the ability to mute your phone during the teleconference. WVCA has 18 video sites you may join. Video capability is located in the Morgantown, Romney, Princeton, and Guthrie offices, plus all 14 Conservation Districts.
Agenda Items
Dial the conference number at 304-935-0697, and you will be asked to enter the conference ID (229 606 150#). It will then ask you to record your name, and you will be linked to the conference.
You may join the teleconference from a cell phone, if possible, which will give you the ability to mute your phone during the teleconference. WVCA has 18 video sites you may join. Video capability is located in the Morgantown, Romney, Princeton, and Guthrie offices, plus all 14 Conservation Districts.
Agenda Items
- • : New WVCA Position Classification, WVCA Staff Reorganization, WVCA Review Process of Experience vs. Qualifications for Hiring
The WV State Conservation Committee Programs Sub-Committee meeting will begin at 11:00 a.m. held via Microsoft Teams on Friday, October 6, 2023.
Dial the conference number at 304-935-0697, and you will be asked to enter the conference ID (884 271 14#). It will then ask you to record your name, and you will be linked to the conference.
You may join the teleconference from a cell phone, if possible, which will give you the ability to mute your phone during the teleconference. WVCA has 18 video sites you may join. Video capability is located in the Morgantown, Romney, Princeton, and Guthrie offices, plus all 14 Conservation Districts.
Agenda Items
Click on the images below to watch a video for each finalist
Dial the conference number at 304-935-0697, and you will be asked to enter the conference ID (884 271 14#). It will then ask you to record your name, and you will be linked to the conference.
You may join the teleconference from a cell phone, if possible, which will give you the ability to mute your phone during the teleconference. WVCA has 18 video sites you may join. Video capability is located in the Morgantown, Romney, Princeton, and Guthrie offices, plus all 14 Conservation Districts.
Agenda Items
- • Agreements, Grants, Contracts, MOUs
The WV State Conservation Committee meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the Moorefield Regional Agriculture Complex, Moorefield, WV, on Wednesday, October 11, 2023.
If unable to attend this meeting in person, it can be joined via Microsoft Teams teleconference. Dial the conference number at 304-935-0697, and you will be asked to enter the conference ID (577 149 52#). It will then ask you to record your name, and you will be linked to the conference
You may join the teleconference from a cell phone, if possible, which will give you the ability to mute your phone during the teleconference. WVCA has 18 video sites you may join. Video capability is located in the Morgantown, Romney, Princeton, and Guthrie offices, plus all 14 Conservation Districts.
Agenda Items
If unable to attend this meeting in person, it can be joined via Microsoft Teams teleconference. Dial the conference number at 304-935-0697, and you will be asked to enter the conference ID (577 149 52#). It will then ask you to record your name, and you will be linked to the conference
You may join the teleconference from a cell phone, if possible, which will give you the ability to mute your phone during the teleconference. WVCA has 18 video sites you may join. Video capability is located in the Morgantown, Romney, Princeton, and Guthrie offices, plus all 14 Conservation Districts.
Agenda Items
- • Review of July 11, 2023, Meeting Minutes, Review October 2023 Personnel, Finance and Programs Meeting Minutes
- • Conservation District Actions - Resignations, Appointments, Sub-Committee Reports-Personnel and Organizational Structure-Reorganization of WVCA Positions
- • Finance - Southern CD Request Transfer of Co-Admin Funds
- • Programs - Agreements, Grants, Contracts, MOUs
- • Continuing Business - Conservation District Supervisor Travel Policy and Procedures Manual Revisions and Per Diem Travel Policy,Hardy County PSD Request Relating to Water Well Drilling
- • New Business - SCC Nominating Committee, Lost River 4 Property Acquisition, Drought Dam Water, Informational Updates, Conservation Partnership Reports
- • Public Comment
- • Executive Session
Conservation Farm Tour Finalists
Each year, one farm in the state receives the West Virginia Conservation Farm of the Year award after first winning at the county, district and area levels. All finalists have demonstrated a commitment to conservation practices that protect soil, water, wildlife and other natural resources.
We would like to congratulate this year's winner, Green Horizons Turf Farm
Click on the images below to watch a video for each finalist
WVCA Contracting
Contracting Bid Opportunities
The fourteen (14) Conservation Districts may utilize a competitive bid process for project contracts above $2,500.00. This page will list all upcoming job site bidding opportunities.Contracting Email Notifications
Contractors interested in receiving E-mail notifications of flood recovery work or upcoming non-flood projects can now sign up for automated Email based on work locations.Become a District Supervisor How you can make a difference in your conservation district and help West Virginia citizens.
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