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They provide localized assistance with soil testing, erosion control, aerial imagery, and watershed management. They also help administer funds like the Agricultural Resources Conservation Fund (ARCF) to offset costs of Best Management Practices.
No. They are non-regulatory, tax-supported entities directed by a local board of elected and appointed supervisors
You can reach the local SWCD for planning and services by calling (931) 716-3012 or send an email to gina.lawson1@tn.nacdnet.net.
Yes. Through state and federal programs (like the Environmental Quality Incentives Program), landowners can apply for cost-share assistance for practices such as streambanks, fencing, cover crops, and rotational grazing.
Boards consist of local landowners and farmers. Supervisors are either elected by local qualified voters or appointed by the state.
No. SWCDs provide voluntary guidance. Regulatory permits (like ARAP for creek gravel removal) are issued by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) or by calling (931) 380-3371.
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