An Important History
Following the environmental devastation of the Dust Bowl in the 1930s, President Roosevelt recommended the Standard State Soil Conservation Districts Act be signed into law by all state governors. This act gave states a guide to creating conservation districts as subdivisions of state government.
In 1940, Henrico, Chesterfield, and Prince George counties formed the James River Soil and Water Conservation District. In 1975, due to rapidly growing population, the Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Board realigned boundaries and created the Henricopolis Soil and Water Conservation District, within the borders of Henrico County.
An Inspired Future
The Henricopolis Soil & Water Conservation District is dedicated to the intertwined health of our communities and the natural world. We recognize that the well-being of our ecosystems is directly connected to our own, and we strive to educate, engage, and empower the public to make sustainable choices that benefit both. We are proud to serve homeowners, farmers, educators, students, and business owners in Henrico County through cost-share programs that make doing the right thing the easy thing, interactive educational programs for youth and adults that make learnings last, and community outreach that invites Henrico citizens into conversations about actions they can take toward our vision of clean waters and productive soils.
Exceptional Partners
Henricopolis works hand in hand with state, federal and county agencies, other conservation organizations and community partners to achieve our conservation objectives.
Henrico County
Henrico County Public Schools
Virginia and Henrico Cooperative Extension
Henrico Master Gardeners
Keep Henrico Beautiful
Henrico Environmental Action Resource Team
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Board
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts
Virginia Department of Forestry
Capital Region Land Conservancy
Middle James Roundtable
Office of Attorney General
Our terrific team.
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Emily Hagerott (She/Her)
CONSERVATION SPECIALIST : VCAP & VACS
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Seth Guy (He/Him)
EDUCATION & OUTREACH SPECIALIST
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Rey Belvin (They/Them)
DISTRICT OPERATIONS SPECIALIST
Our Board of Directors.
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Brittany Rose
ELECTED DIRECTOR & TREASURER, 2028
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Claiborne Yarbrough
ELECTED DIRECTOR & SECRETARY, 2028
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Quinn Bracken
EXTENSION AGENT, APPOINTED DIRECTOR
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Becky Lakin
ELECTED DIRECTOR & CHAIR, 2028
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Herb Dunford
APPOINTED DIRECTOR & VICE CHAIR
Explore our impact.
Read about the exciting ways we’re achieving our vision of clean water and productive soils.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
The Commonwealth of Virginia supports Henricopolis SWCD through financial and administrative assistance provided by the Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts and the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. Henricopolis SWCD programs, activities and employment opportunities are available to all people regardless of disability, race or color, national origin, traits historically associated with race or religion, including traits associated with hair, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy status, childbirth or related medical conditions, marital status, veteran status, whistleblower status or genetic information.