Seminole Soil and Water Conservation District
Contributes to a cleaner and greener planet.
Our Purpose
The mission of the Seminole Soil and Water Conservation District is to provide the administration of programs to conserve and promote healthy soils, water, forests and wildlife in Seminole County.
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What We Do
The Seminole Soil and Water Conservation District helps:
- Implement farm, ranch and forestland conservation practices to protect soil productivity, water quality and quantity, air quality and wildlife habitat;
- Conserve and restore wetlands, which purify water and provide habitat for birds, fish and other animals;
- Protect groundwater resources;
- Assist communities and homeowners in planting trees and other land cover to hold soil in place, clean the air, provide cover for wildlife, and beautify neighborhoods;
- Help developers control soil erosion and protect water and air quality during construction; and
- Reach out to communities and schools to teach the value of natural resources and encourage conservation efforts.
Seminole’s Soil and Water Conservation District works with community groups, homeowners associations, and local governments to help educate in the areas of conservation and in the best practices for the preservation of our natural resources.
We offer educational programs and materials that help people conserve the natural resources that make Seminole County the beautiful location that drew so many of us to this area. We offer advice and can provide materials that help residents make good choices in landscaping that are both Water-Wise and beautiful. We can also offer information about ways to conserve water inside and outside the home.
Meet our Board MemberS
Refer to the Seminole Soil and Water Conservation District By-Laws for specific responsibilities for each Supervisor.
The Seminole Soil and Water Conservation District is made up of 5 elected officials who volunteer their time to provide the best land and water use management practices that will conserve, improve, and sustain the natural environment of Seminole County.
We are an independent state agency that is responsible for carrying out a variety of natural resource stewardship programs here in Seminole County. The Seminole Soil and Water Conservation District serves all of Seminole County in the area of the conservation and stewardship of our natural resources. Board supervisors are elected and run county-wide, they serve staggered 4-year terms.
The Board of County Commissioners is the legislative branch of county government and individual Commissioners serve as both legislative officers and fiscal representatives of the County. Acting in good faith and within their statutory authority, the Commissioners have wide discretion.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services governs Soil and Water Conservation Districts and publishes the Florida Soil and Water Conservation Handbook which lists the state requirements and responsibilities in more detail. UF/IFAS also has a document outlining our responsibilities: Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Soil and Water Conservation Districts
Jennifer Webb
Treasurer & Secretary
Group 1 Supervisor
The Secretary is responsible for maintaining an accurate set of records of meetings and filing records to the Supervisor of Elections and the Office of Agricultural Policy. The Treasurer is responsible for the financial records and budget of the Seminole Soil and Water Conservation District.
Karen Heriot
Chair
Group 2 Supervisor
The Chairperson presides over meetings and is the Primary Representative of the Seminole Soil and Water Conservation District Board.
Currently Open
TBD
Group 3 Supervisor
Information Coming Soon.
Peggy Green
Public Relations
Group 4 Supervisor
The Public Relations Officer is responsible for publicizing official documents and announcements of the Seminole Soil and Water Conservation District.
Jay Jurie
Vice-Chair
Group 5 Supervisor
The Vice-Chair assumes the duties of the Chair when the Chair is absent and will succeed in the role of Chair should the Chair resigns. Serves as Chairperson for special programs.
Tim Shields
Associate Supervisors
Associate Supervisors are appointed by the Board and assist Board Members with current and ongoing outreach programs.
Get In Touch With Us Today!
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Group 1 – Jennifer Webb – sswcd@jenwebb.org
Group 2 – Karen Heriot – karenheriotseat5@gmail.com
Group 3 – Currently Open
Group 4 – Peggy Green – peggymgreen@bellsouth.net
Group 5 – Jay Jurie – jayjurie@gmail.com
Seminole Soil & Water Conservation District
PO Box 181774
Casselberry, FL 32718-0834
Seminole Soil & Water Conservation District
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