In a snapshot, 2020 was a great year for Buncombe Soil and Water. The year may have thrown some curveballs, but Buncombe County Soil and Water Conservation District (BCSWCD) staff navigated the global pandemic commendably.
Not only did the BCSWCD staff continue to provide normal programming and assistance, but they also stepped up to fight the coronavirus head on. The district staff worked countless hours in the EOC, Communications, and the I&Q Center to ensure community safety.
BCSWCD leveraged $47 million in funds for agriculture easements and conserved nearly 220 acres in Buncombe County. Despite the global pandemic, environmental education programs were able to adapt and continue.
High school students were able to gain hands on experience by planting a rain garden at the BCSWCD office. Their technical assistance programs continued and brought in over $130,000 in leveraged funds for stream stabilization and grassed waterways. And this is only a small portion of the success for BCSWCD.
The full annual report is viewable online as a PDF.
Prepared by Buncombe County.