Welcome to the Wake Soil and Water Conservation District Website!

 

Volunteer for a Wake County Big Sweep Cleanup this Spring
Volunteer to keep our watersheds litter-free!  There are 10 cleanups scheduled throughout March and April 2013.  Eight of these cleanups need volunteer help in removing unsightly trash from the environment.  Supplies are provided by NC Big Sweep, Wake County Big Sweep, and the host site. Click here for Wake County's 2013 Big Sweep Schedule and Volunteer Liability Waiver.  To learn more about Wake County Big Sweep please visit our Big Sweep Page.

 

 

Popular 2013 Super Bowl Ad Highlights the American Farmer and Supports the National FFA Organization
One of the top Super Bowl commercials of 2013 featured a video honoring the American farmer and declaring 2013 “The Year of the Farmer”.  Visit the FFA Website to view and share the video.  Each time the video is shared a donation will be made in support of the FFA.

 

Tree Seedling Inventory from NC Forest Service

The NC Forest Service takes pride in producing native trees for our citizens and also offers various levels of improvement in many species that can yield awesome growth potential.  Seedlings can be ordered by calling 1-888-NCTREES or by visiting the NC Forestry Store.   

 

Nominate a Tree-mendous Tree in Wake County 

If you have a majestic tree that graces your land, you are invited to nominate it to be a "Wake County Capital Tree." The Capital Trees Program recognizes the largest, rarest, oldest and most beautiful trees of various species. Winners receive a plaque at the biannual awards program, as well as a small tag to attach to the tree. The deadline to register has been extended to March 31, 2013. For more information visit the Capital Trees Program Website.

 

 

Wake County Farmer Wins Lifetime Achievement Award from Wake County Agribusiness Council
Richard Jenks was honored and presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2013 Southern Farm Show Kick-Off Breakfast.

 

 

How much agricultural land is there in Wake County?

You may be surprised at the amount of agricultural land that still exists in Wake County. Click here to view the full-sized map and see just how much.

 

  

 

UPCOMING EVENTS
April 17, 2013	Wake County Agribusiness Council Meeting, NC State Farmer's Market Restaurant, 7:15 am
May 14, 2013​​	Wake SWCD Supervisors' NCACSP Spot Check/Tour, meet in Room 107, Ag Services Building, Wake County Office Park, 9 am ​
May 14, 2013​	​Board of Supervisors' Monthly Meeting, Room 107, Ag Services Building, Wake County Office Park
May 15, 2013​	Wake County Agribusiness Council Meeting, NC State Farmer's Market Restaurant, 7:15 am
June 7, 2013​	​Capital Grange Meeting, NC State Farmer's Market Conference Room,   11:30 am
June 23 - 28, 2013​	​Resource Conservation Workshop, North Carolina State University

 

Wake Soil and Water Conservation District
4001 Carya Drive, Suite D :: Raleigh, North Carolina 27610 :: Ph: 919-250-1050 :: Fax: 919-250-1000