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Warren County Conservation District Offering Feral Swine Control Services

March 7, 2024: Feral swine have become increasingly detrimental in Georgia, causing significant damage to agricultural crops and natural resources throughout the state. The economic impact of damage caused by feral swine in Georgia is estimated at over $150 million. Feral swine are one of the greatest invasive species challenges facing Georgia.

The Warren County Soil and Water Conservation District is a unit of state government that directs natural resource management programs throughout the county. The Conservation District works with producers, landowners, and with other units of government to educate and actively promote programs and practices that support the conservation, and use and development of soil, water, and related resources.

In order to offer relief to producers and landowners struggling with invasive feral swine, the Conservation District has acquired a trapping system to provide control services throughout Warren County. If you are interested in feral swine control services, please contact the District’s Hog Control Custodian, Chad Mosley at cm@pinesouth.com or 7068360812.

More information can be found at www.gacd.us/warrencounty.

Warren County Conservation District Accepting Scholarship Applications

Warrenton, Georgia, December 13, 2024 – The Warren County Conservation District is accepting essay applications for the 2025 Warren County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Scholarship. This opportunity is for graduating high school seniors (public, private, or homeschooled) living in the Warren County District. The $2000 scholarship is for students actively engaged in a field of study related to agriculture, forestry, environmental science or soil and water conservation. This year’s essay theme is “Home is Where the Habitat is”, so be creative with your essay. Please visit the Warren County SWCD web page for rules and to download the application. Applications/essays should be completed and emailed to gswccregion4@gets.onmicrosoft.com by February 15, 2025.

The Warren County Soil and Water Conservation District is a unit of state government that manages and directs natural resource management programs in Warren County. The District works with farmers, landowners, homeowners, and with other units of government to educate and actively promote programs and practices that support the conservation, and use and development of soil, water, and related resources. More information can be found at www.gacd.us/warrencounty.

WARREN COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT NOW ACCEPTING ENTRIES FOR POSTER CONTEST

Warrenton, GA, January 02, 2025—The Warren County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), a local agency dedicated to the conservation and stewardship of the area’s natural resources, is now accepting entries for their Poster Contest for students located within the District’s service area. The service area includes Warren County. Education is a critical element of the conservation effort at the local, state and national levels. Educating young people about the benefits of conservation helps to ensure the next generation will be wise stewards of America’s natural resources.

The annual Poster Contest provides public, private and homeschooled students in kindergarten through 12th grades, depending on district participation, the chance to have their art selected to advance on to the state contest. The grade category is: 3-5. Each year, the poster topic reflects National Association of Conservation Districts’s annual Stewardship theme and highlights the work of Conservation Districts to protect and enhance natural resources. This year’s theme “Home is Where the Habitat is” highlights the essential role of both natural and managed habitats in our conservation efforts. The deadline to enter the contest is January 31, 2025.

The Warren County Soil and Water Conservation District is a unit of state government that directs natural resource management programs in Warren County. The Conservation District works with farmers, landowners, and with other units of government to educate and actively promote programs and practices that support the conservation, and use and development of soil, water, and related resources. More information can be found at www.gacd.us/warrencounty.