LIMESTONE VALLEY CONSERVATION DISTRICT
The Limestone Valley Conservation District is a service-based organization that advocates the stewardship, protection and enhancement of the natural resources of 5 counties in Georgia: Cherokee County, Gilmer County, Pickens County, Whitfield County, and Murray County. We strive to sustain and improve the quality of life for our constituents.
Our vision is to be a professional conservation organization that provides high quality programs and services to our present and future residents as we work together to conserve, protect, and enhance the natural resources within the District.
Our goals
• To conserve, improve, and protect Georgia’s natural resources and promote statewide conservation goals
• To set priorities and direction for the needs of Cherokee County, Gilmer County, Pickens County, Whitfield County, and Murray County’s natural resources
• To educate local residents, municipalities, land owners, educators, and organizations that are involved with and concerned about wise natural resource stewardship
• To encourage using Best Management Practices to conserve the natural resources essential to the quality of life for these 5 county’s citizens, through development and implementation of technical, education, and financial assistance programs
Supervisors
Chair/Cherokee Co. – Don Keeter
Cherokee Co. – William Grizzle
Gilmer Co. – Michael Bushey (term begins January 1, 2023)
Gilmer Co. – Paul Nealey
Murray Co. – Jimmy Petty
Murray Co. – Jim Loughridge
Pickens Co. – Jerry Edwards
Pickens Co. – Rob Jones
Whitfield Co. – Wes Fogle
Whitfield Co. – Trey Hasty
watershed dams in our district
district services
No-Till Drill
meeting information
The Limestone Valley Conservation District meets the second Wednesday every other month at 11:30 AM at the Double L Restaurant in Ellijay, GA.