Welcome to the Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District website! Formed in 1939, Culpeper SWCD provides agricultural cost share through the Best Management Practices Program, technical assistance for landowners regarding conservation and natural resource management and reviews site plans for erosion and sediment control and stormwater management for our member counties and the Town of Culpeper. We also provide educational programs for classrooms, homeschool, Scout, civic and garden groups.

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College Scholarships Deadline Extended to April 28th

Each year, the Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District awards up to $10,000 in educational scholarships to students who plan to pursue a career in a conservation-related field. These scholarships are available to eligible students living in the five-county area...

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