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Lawrence County Watersheds:

What is a watershed?
A watershed is an area of land that collects water within a drainage area and channels it to a stream river or lake.  Watershed boundaries are largely defined by the topography of the land . . . all water flows downhill.

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Watershed Management Program,
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Lawrence County Watershed Groups

Watershed Managements Programs,
Projects & Activities

More Information on Watershed
Protection

Special Protection Waters

Watershed Stewardship Information

What's New at the Lawrence Conservation District? 

 West Park Nature Center NEW!      Native Warm Season Grasses 

   SPECIAL THANKS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS!  The State Conservation Commission has recognized the Board for Outstanding attendance to the Monthly Board Meetings.

 

What's New at the Lawrence Conservation District? 

 West Park Nature Center NEW!      Native Warm Season Grasses 

   SPECIAL THANKS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS!  The State Conservation Commission has recognized the Board for Outstanding attendance to the Monthly Board Meetings.

 

What's New at the Lawrence Conservation District? 

 West Park Nature Center NEW!      Native Warm Season Grasses 

   SPECIAL THANKS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS!  The State Conservation Commission has recognized the Board for Outstanding attendance to the Monthly Board Meetings.

 

 

Watershed Management Program

The Lawrence County Conservation District’s Watershed Specialist provides technical information and assistance, and organization support for efforts designed to improve the quality and quantity of the Commonwealth’s surface and groundwater resources.  The scope of watershed management includes assessment, procurement of funding, technical assistance, and the creation, implementation, and coordination of work plans and strategies to restore and protect groundwater and surface water resources.  The Watershed Specialist is a resource to both the public and private sectors and is under the direct supervision and is accountable to the Conservation District Board of Directors.
Programs:
Watershed Planning
Watershed Restoration
Watershed Protection and Stewardship
Watershed Education and Outreach