Agricultural ConservationAgricultural conservation practices such as a concrete barnyard, stablilzed stream crossing and roof gutters were applied to this farm along Big Cove Creek in an effort to improve local water quality.
Environmental Education6th grade students learn about the physical characteristics of soil at the annual Youth Ag Expo, put on by the Conservation District, Fulton County Farm Bureau and other conservation partners.
Erosion and Sediment Pollution ControlSilt fence installed below a disturbed area on a local construction site to minimize the potential for sediment pollution to occur.
Watershed ConservationStream restoration project completed along a 550-foot section of Spring Run in Ayr Township. Log and rock structures were installed to control streambank erosion and create fish habitat.
Conserving Natural Resources for Our Future
The Fulton County Conservation District is a local agency that provides conservation-based programs and services to the residents of Fulton County. The Conservation District acts as a clearinghouse for natural resource information, community conservation concerns and local environmental efforts.
The purpose of the Conservation District is to promote the protection, management, improvement and wise use of Fulton County’s soil, water and other natural resources. The Fulton County Conservation District carries out these responsibilities through four major program areas: agricultural conservation, environmental education, erosion and sediment pollution control and watershed conservation.
The Conservation District operates under the guiding philosophy that decisions about local conservation issues should be made at the local level by citizens who understand the local environment. An active, knowledgeable board of district directors and a professional, well-trained staff are the foundation for the success of the Fulton County Conservation District.
