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

Board of Supervisors Meeting (January 2020)

Jan 06 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM 5301 Marlboro Race Track Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 Learn More

Prince George’s County Envirothon

Apr 22 | 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM , , MD Learn More

Prince George’s County Annual Dinner

Apr 24 | 6:00 PM - 6:00 PM 16608 Brandywine Road, Brandywine, MD 20613

Every year, the Prince George’s Soil Conservation District thoughtfully chooses a ‘Cooperator of the Year’ and hosts an annual dinner honoring their work and simultaneously promote the District and Prince George’s County. These dinners are an opportunity for the farming community and those associated with the District to come together to celebrate each other. Please […]

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