The South Carolina Association of Conservation Districts (SCACD) recently re-elected Commissioner Justin Woodard of the Clarendon Soil and Water Conservation District to
continue serving as the Pee Dee Area Representative on their executive committee at the 82nd Annual SC Conservation Partnership Conference held in Myrtle Beach, SC. Commissioner Woodard will hold this role until January 2026.
Commissioner Woodard brings ample experience in locally-led conservation to his role on the SCACD Executive Board. He has served as a Conservation District Commissioner since 2017 through which he serves as the treasurer of the Clarendon Soil and Water Conservation District.
Commissioner Woodard is also very involved with the South Carolina Forestry Association. The next two years under Commissioner Woodard’s leadership are bound to be extremely impactful for locally-led conservation statewide.
“Since 1937, our local Conservation Districts have been at the forefront of protecting our state’s natural resources. I’m honored to lead this historic group as we continue that tradition. We have many challenges ahead, but with the continued dedication of our Commissioners and staff, as
well as the support from our community, legislators, and partners, I’m optimistic that we can continue to protect our most important resources,” stated newly elected President Ben Setzler.
SCACD represents South Carolina’s 46 Soil and Water Conservation Districts. Its programs and activities aim to advance locally-led conservation through supporting Soil and Water Conservation Districts to serve landowners, land users, and citizens in their communities. South
Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Districts are subdivisions of state government and conform to county boundaries across the state. Each district is unique in programming, but in general, conservation districts serve their community by assisting with the application of
conservation practices on the ground, hosting conservation workshops, and providing outreach and education on conservation topics to students in the community. To get involved and learn more about what your local Soil and Water Conservation District offers, find their contact
information here: www.dnr.sc.gov/conservation.
