Inspiring Personal Responsibility for our Environment and Natural Resources
Services
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Free Technical Assistance
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Conservation Plans
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Nutrient Management Plans
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Soil Sampling
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State Cost-Share/
Tax-Credit Programs
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Conservation Capsules (Classroom Education)
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Farm Field Days
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Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience (MWEE)
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Envirothon
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Adopt-A-Stream
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Water Quality Monitoring
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Chemical Monitoring
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Floatables Monitoring
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Plastic Pollution
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Virginia Conservation Assistance Program (VCAP)
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Gardener's Gold (brochure on farms that have free manure/compost available)
Announcements!
For more announcements and the latest news, please click here!
The Virginia Cooperative Extension is offering a Greenhouse and Nursery Crop School on August 22, 2025, 9-4, in Rapidan, VA:
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Learn the importance of root zone management
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Get the latest safety updates on pest management
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Hear an update on the economic impact of tariffs and H-2A
and more!
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See the flyer and schedule for more information.
The cost is $25, which includes lunch.
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Make sure to secure your spot and register today!
Get Your Well Tested!
NRCS Financial Assistance Programs
This year, the well testing clinic will be offered in Prince William County in September 2025. Click on the below image for more information, or check out the flyer.​
Anyone with a well can participate in this clinic
Application deadline for ALL NRCS programs for FY26 is OCTOBER 10, 2025. Now is a great time to start working through the planning process.
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Here are just a couple of the more popular programs offered by NRCS:
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Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) - EQIP is an overall beginner level program. This program is intended for lands that have an existing resource concern that the landowner (or operator) wishes to address. Some applicable practices here would be: fencing and water systems; wildlife habitat; basic cover crops and no till.; tree plantings and buffer management; High tunnel.
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Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) - CSP is a program that offers next level management assistance. This program is great for folks that have already implemented the basic infrastructure and are looking to take it to the next level. Some applicable enhancements would be: intensive rotational grazing; advanced nutrient management or multi species cover crop; forest management
If you are interested in participating in any of these programs or have questions, you can e-mail Casey Iames or Brianna Cox or call the main office line at (540) 347-4402
Youth Conservation Leadership Institute Graduation
Virginia Farm Voluntary Ag BMP Inventory
​Congratulations to Erin Jansen, 9th grade (third in from the left) and Zainab Soofi, 12th grade (sixth in from left).
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Zainab is also the recipient of the Prince William Environmental Excellence Foundation's $2,000 scholarship.
From the Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts:
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Virginia is embarking on a survey to help us learn more about voluntary conservation practices on Virginia farms in the Chesapeake Bay watershed…like yours! The information you provide in response to the survey will help Virginia tell the story of what farmers are doing to conserve soil and improve water quality. This is incredibly important information that can help agriculture achieve its water quality goals for the Watershed Implementation Plan for the Chesapeake Bay.
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The survey should take around 30 minute to complete.
For more information, go to: https://vaswcd.org/virginia-farm-voluntary-agricultural-bmp-inventory/.
About Us
The Prince William Soil and Water Conservation District (PWSWCD or District) is focused on protecting and enhancing our water and soil resources by providing leadership in the conservation of soil, water, and related resources to all Prince William County citizens through technical assistance, information, and education.
Is This a District Question?
We get lots of questions every day and we want to make sure you are guided in the right direction!
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Find out what serves the District provides. This will tell you who from District staff can help you out!
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Here is a list of recourses for services the District does not provide. If your question is not on the list, contact any of us and we'll do our best to help!
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Got questions, but not in Prince William County (or City of Manassas)? Find out how to contact your local soil and water conservation district!
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Freedom of Information Act
Rights of Requesters and the Responsibilities of the Prince William Soil and Water Conservation District under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act: The Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), located § 2.2-3700 et. seq. of the Code of Virginia, guarantees citizens of the Commonwealth and representatives of the media access to public records held by public bodies, public officials, and public employees.To request records from our District, direct your request to the FOIA Officer, Linda Dunn. He can be reached at 8850 Rixlew Lane, Manassas, VA 20109, phone (571) 379-7514, email pwswcd@pwswcd.org.