Welcome to The Official Website of Prince George's Soil Conservation District

Assisting the Community Since 1941

Our mission is to protect and promote the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of our state and county. We provide grading and sediment control, agricultural landowner assistance and rural preservation services to the citizens and residents of the county.

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Welcome to The Official Website of Prince George's Soil Conservation District

Assisting the Community Since 1941

The Agricultural sector combines expertise, employees and resources from multiple local, state and federal agencies. We assist cooperators in the County by protecting and enhancing the quality of their operation and natural resources.

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Welcome to The Official Website of Prince George's Soil Conservation District

Assisting the Community Since 1941

District staff provides technical training to improve the enforcement of approved grading, erosion and sediment control and Stormwater Management Pond Plans.

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Welcome to The Official Website of Prince George's Soil Conservation District

Assisting the Community Since 1941

Through its Urban Agricultural Conservation Program, the District provides the tools and services needed to implement Best Management Practices to conserve soil and water resources.

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Welcome to The Official Website of Prince George's Soil Conservation District

Assisting the Community Since 1941

The District partners with community stakeholders to share expertise and resources for soil and water conservation programs and practices.

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Urban Development and Conservation

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Agricultural Conservation

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Agricultural Land Preservation

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Urban Agricultural Conservation

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Education and Outreach

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Fast Facts

Established an erosion and sediment control program, predating the state-wide Sediment Control Act of 1970.

The first District in Maryland to institute an erosion and sediment control fee system in order to better serve the public.

Only Soil Conservation District in Maryland that administers county land preservation programs.

Only Soil Conservation District in Maryland to hold a Nutrient Management license.

Established a revolving BMP loan program for historically underserved farmers in the county.

Upcoming Events

Free Workshop! Invasive Tree ID and Removal: Out With the Bad, In With the Good

Feb 29 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 5301 Marlboro Race Track Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

Join the Prince George’s County Forestry Board for a free workshop where you will learn how to identify and remove invasive trees and vines from your landscape. To learn more about this event, view the flyer- Invasive Tree ID & Removal Workshop This workshop is FREE to all that are interested in attending. To register, […]

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Board of Supervisors Meeting (March 2020)

Mar 02 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM 5301 Marlboro Race Track Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

Monthly meetings are held at the Prince George’s Soil Conservation District headquarters. Our Board of Supervisors meet to discuss ongoing business related to Prince George’s County and our organization.

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