Brown Soil & Water

Conservation District 

AND

Natural Resources Conservation Service

706 South Main Street

Georgetown, OH 45121

Phone: 937-378-4424 *** Fax: 937-378-6710

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Mission Statement:

The mission of the Brown Soil & Water Conservation District is to provide the leadership in promoting and protecting the integrity of Brown County's soil, water and other natural resources through technical assistance and education.

2009 Board of Supervisors

Brown SWCD is governed by a five-member board of county residents.  Board members serve staggered three-year terms with two terms expiring this year.

Pictured left to right:

Jerry Lewis - Vice Chairman

Lonnie Moran - Chairman

Fred Scott - Fiscal Agent

John Herbolt - Education Chair

Susan Reeves - Secretary

Roles and Responsibilities of a Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor

  • A respected conservation leader, elected by county residents to represent them in charting the course for soil & water conservation and natural resources management.

  • The guide for the district, its staff and cooperating agencies in efforts to implement conservation programs.

  • Elected to a three year term as a public official and serves without pay; necessary expenses, e.g. travel, are provided by the SWCD.

  • Attends and participates in monthly and special board meetings where conservation decisions are made, district business conducted, including approval of expenditures, and conservation policy adopted.

  • Attends area, state, and national meetings as time and SWCD resources permit.

  • Participate in local field days, meetings, clinics, fairs, tours and conservation activities conducted by the SWCD.

  • Represents SWCD at special meetings in the county.

Associate Board Members:  Appointed for a one-year term and are currently serving without pay. Associate Supervisors expand the scope of the District's programs.  The role of an Associate Supervisor is important for representation of broader areas of the county; valuable experience for potential board supervisors; rewarding participation for those with a strong interest in conservation and natural resource programs and activities.  The associate board members for 2008 are Ron Bulow and Joe Stephens.

 

SWCD Staff

Chris Rogers -

District Administrator and District Technician

chris.rogers@oh.nacdnet.net or 937-378-4424 ext. 122

 

Danielle Thompson -

Education and Wildlife Specialist

danielle.thompson@oh.nacdnet.net or 937-378-4424 ext. 125

 

Sheila Waterfield -

Financial Administrator

sheila.waterfield@oh.nacdnet.net or 937-378-4424 ext. 121

 

Melody L. Dragoo -

White Oak Creek Watershed Coordinator

melody.dragoo@oh.nacdnet.net or 937-378-4424 ext. 123

 

 

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Staff

Larry Whitaker -

District Conservationist

larry.whitaker@oh.usda.gov or 937-378-4424 ext. 119

 

Tara Fisher -

Soil Conservation Technician

tara.fisher@oh.usda.gov or 937-378-4424 ext. 120

 

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Last updated: 06/27/07.