About Conservation Districts
Soil and water conservation became a national priority as a result of the Dust Bowl in the 1930's. Soil scientist Hugh Hammond Bennett led the effort to educate legislators, landowners, and the public about the importance of conservation. President Franklin Roosevelt recommended to the governors that the states allow landowners to form conservation districts to address the problems caused by erosion.
In 1937, Coosa River became the first district to be established in Georgia. Districts may be composed of one, two, or multiple counties. Of the 370 volunteer district supervisors serving statewide, 195 are elected to represent their county and 175 are appointed by the Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission.
For more information on individual districts, please visit their websites at: