As a soil district, our main mission revolves around managing and conserving soil and water resources within our designated area. We work closely with multiple agencies, organizations, and partners, including government departments, universities, non-profits, and local community groups. Together, we aim to prevent soil erosion, improve water quality, and promote sustainable land use practices.
Collaborating with these diverse partners allows us to pool resources, expertise, and funding to effectively address conservation challenges. Through joint efforts, we implement projects and initiatives, provide technical assistance to landowners, conduct research, and educate the public about soil and water conservation. This collaborative approach enables us to develop comprehensive strategies that benefit the environment, agriculture, and our local communities.
Here are the partnering agencies Calvert SCD regularly collaborates with. Each agency’s website is linked below.
FEDERAL
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
USDA-NRCS Plant Material Center
USDA – Farm Service Agency (FSA)
Environmental Protection Agency
STATE
Department of Agriculture (MDA)
Department of the Environment (MDE)
Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
University of Maryland Extension (UME)
MD Forest, Parks, & Wildlife Service
LOCAL
Calvert County Board of County Commissioners
Calvert County Department of Parks and Recreation
Calvert County Division of Natural Resources
Calvert County Department of Public Works
Calvert County Department of Planning and Zoning
Calvert County Department of Inspections & Permits
Calvert County Department of Economic Development
Southern Maryland Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D)
OTHER
Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts (MASCD)
Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC)
National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD)