The Watauga County Soil and Water Conservation office is located in Boone at 971 West King Street. Normal business hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The Watauga Soil And Water Conservation District is a subdivision of state government charged with planning, executing, and promoting sound conservation practices. Its objectives are secured largely through the voluntary cooperation of landowners.

The District administers the N.C. Agricultural Cost Share program to improve water quality and reduce non-point source pollution on agricultural lands. The Natural Resources Conservation Service and other agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, as well as some state and local agencies provide technical assistance.

The county, with limited state financial support, provides funds and office space. The five member board consists of two members appointed by the State Soil and Water Conservation Commission and three members elected to four-year staggered terms on a non-partisan basis.

Regular District Board meetings are on the fourth Wednesday of each month, at 10:00 am in the District Office at 971 West King Street, but are subject to change.

The Current District Board of Supervisors:

Denny Norris
Chair   
190 Norris Trail,   Boone, NC 28607
828-264-7727

Thad Taylor
Vice-Chair
762 George Eggers Road,    Banner Elk, NC 28604
828-963-5151

Frank Payne
Sec
PO Box 250,   Vilas, NC 28692
828-297-2255

Diane Deal
PO Box 429,   Sugar Grove, NC 28679
828-297-4223

Jim Bryan
576 Bryan Hollow Road,   Boone, NC 28607
828-262-1845

District Staff

Donna Harmon
Administrative Asst./Education Coord.
donna.harmon@nc.nacdnet.net

Brian Chatham
Conservation Technician
brian.chatham@nc.nacdnet.net

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service

David Tucker
District Conservationist
David.Tucker@nc.usda.gov