PIKE COUNTY CONSERVATION

DISTRICT

OUR CONSERVATION MOVEMENT

Founded in 1953, PIKE COUNTY CONSERVATION DISRICT is a locally led organization that assists the community in addressing all natural resource concerns in Pike County. We are made up of seven supervisors and are nonprofit. Our goal is to protect natural resources and improve our soil and water quality in partnership with farmers, landowners, foresters, and wildlife enthusiast, by providing conservation programs.

Meet our Supervisors

Chairman: Steve Hogg, Vice-Chairman: Matt Hager, Treasurer Forest Dale Johnson, Member: Joey Collins

Member: Charlie Pinson

Member: Craig Hamilton

Member: Leanne Coleman

District Administrative Secretary Lesia Birchfield

BOARD MEETINGS ARE THE SECOND THURSDAY AT 6:00PM

DO YOUR PART

We believe that there is no singular answer—every little bit helps when it comes to making an impact. There are many meaningful ways you can help us succeed in our mission. Have an idea that’s not listed below? Reach out and let us know.

VOLUNTEERING

Our work is never done, and we can use all the help we can get. One of the ways you can take part is by Volunteering. Spread the word about all that PIKE COUNTY CONST DIST is doing, and help us gain the support we need.

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RECYCLE

Properly disposing of old appliances improves our water quality and the effects on the environmental and economic health of our county.

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JUNIOR CONSERVATION BOARD

Every individual has the ability to motivate others and inspire true change.

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PROGRAMS

Media Center

In order to achieve our goals, we must raise our voices and make ourselves heard. News features and press releases are a great way to make this happen. Read on for some of our latest highlights.

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SEED SWAP

Seed Swap is held the first Saturday in April every year at Pike Central High School

A 2024 dates are announced Pike County residents only. Must show drivers license. October 7 at Robinson Creek Road Lot, October 8th at Belcher Road Lot, October 9th at Phelps Road Lot, October 10th at Johns Creek Recycling Center, October 11th at Belfry Road Lot. 9am to 3pm

Items accepted are stoves, dishwashers, refrigerator, deep freezers, air condition, hot water tanks, washers, dryers, heat pumps

15.00 Large items, 7.50 medium items and 5.00 small items

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PIKE COUNTY CAIP

Applications for 2024 will be accepted until August 30th Producer meeting will be August 29th at 6pm at the Conservation District Office located at 115 Zebulon Heights, Pikeville. This meeting is to answer questions and help fill out applications

ART & WRITNG CONTEST

Each fall we distribute tabloids to all the schools for the Art and Writing Contest. K-5 students participate in the Art portion and 6-12 students participate in the Writing portion. Awards are given out in April at the banquet.

COUNTY COST SHARE

Assist landowners in addressing conservation needs. This program is a 50/50 match with a max of $500.00 for lime and fertilizer, pasture and hayland planting, Backyard Conservation includes pollinator gardens fruit trees, bat houses, rain barrels and compost bins. For beekeeping 50/50 match with a max of $500.00 for equipment: smokers, honey extractors, queen markers, queen excluders, suits, gloves, medications,, wooden ware, foundations, polystyrene hives, seeds (clovers, buckwheat, others), electric fence to keep out bears, feeds (sugar, pollen substitute. Application is under the tab

AGRICULTURE WATER QUALITY ACT

The goal of the Ag Water Quality Act is to protect surface and groundwater resources from pollution as a result of agriculture and silviculture activities Website to create your plan is under the tab