Filing opens Monday at noon for two seats on the Columbus County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors, a low‑profile but influential board that helps guide how the county manages farmland, drainage, and natural resources. Candidates may file beginning at 12:00 p.m. at the Columbus County Board of Elections office on U.S. 701 North in Whiteville. The filing fee is $5, and the period closes July 6 at 5 p.m. The seats are nonpartisan and carry two‑year terms.
The Soil and Water board’s work touches nearly every corner of the county’s agricultural and environmental landscape. Supervisors help oversee local conservation programs, farmland preservation efforts, and erosion and drainage concerns. They also work closely with the N.C. Department of Agriculture and federal partners to bring conservation funding and technical support into Columbus County.
The five‑member board includes three elected supervisors and two appointed by the state Soil and Water Commission. The group meets monthly, and its sessions are open to the public. While the positions rarely draw headlines, the board plays a key role in reviewing conservation plans for landowners, administering cost‑share programs, supporting Voluntary Agricultural Districts, and promoting best management practices that protect soil and water quality.
Supervisors also help direct state and federal conservation dollars, sponsor school‑based environmental programs such as the Envirothon, and work with farmers and landowners on projects that reduce runoff, improve drainage, and strengthen the county’s long‑term resource management.
With two seats on the ballot this year, county officials say the roles are well‑suited for residents with an interest in agriculture, conservation, or community resource planning. More information is available from the Columbus County Board of Elections.
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