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The Eastern Shore Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors typically meet the THIRD Wednesday of every month at 5:00 pm to conduct District business unless otherwise advertised.  All meetings are open to the public. Meeting date/ time changes will be posted.

Formed in 1945, the Eastern Shore Soil and Water Conservation District (Eastern Shore SWCD) represents one of 47 Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation DistrictsThe District's service area covers the Eastern Shore of Virginia- a region on the Delmarva Peninsula comprised of Accomack and Northampton Counties, bounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the Chesapeake Bay and Maryland.

Eastern Shore SWCD is a political subdivison of the Commonwealth and it supports the District through financial and administrative assistance provided by the
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation and the Virginia Soil and Water Conservation BoardAccomack and Northampton Counties also provide financial assistance and support to the District.  

The Commonwealth of Virginia supports the Eastern Shore SWCD through financial and administrative assistance provided by the Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Board and the Department of Conservation and Recreation.


Eastern Shore SWCD programs, activities and employment opportunities are available to all people regardless of disability, race, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, color, age, religion/religious creed, veteran status, or genetics. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

 
Board Meeting

       Wednesday,            January 21, 2026

USDA Service Center
22545 Center Parkway
Accomac, VA  23301

5:00 pm

Current Eastern Shore SWCD Board of Directors:

A District Director is a non-partisan local citizen elected or appointed to a four year term of office.  Four Eastern Shore Soil & Water Conservation District (Eastern Shore SWCD) Directors are elected in the general election process and two are appointed by the Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Board.  The Directors assess local conservation needs and provide leadership for the Eastern Shore SWCD and set the tone for how the Eastern Shore SWCD will operate, both internally and with the community. 
 
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Nick Thomas, Chair
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Kyle Sturgis
  • Elected Director- Northampton County
  • January 1, 2020 to Current
  • Tech Review Co member
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James Evans, Vice-Chair
  • Elected Director- Accomack County
  • January 1, 2008 to Current
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Sands Gayle
  • Elected Director- Accomack County
  • March 23, 2021 to Current
  • Tech Review Co member
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Helene Doughty
  • VCE Appointed Director
  • April 19, 2024 to Current
  • Tech Review Co Member
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Sally Williams
  • Elected Director- Northampton County
  • June 24, 2022 to Current
  • Endowment Co Chair

Current Eastern Shore SWCD Associate Directors:

Appointed by the District Board, Associate Directors are advisors and representatives of particular interests that are critical to the District. Associate Directors do not vote on Board decisions, but augment District Director’s knowledge and experience by providing support and advice. The Associate Directors also may serve on District Committees.  
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Robbie Lewis
  • Associate Director
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Edwin Long
  • Associate Director
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Richard F. Hall, III
  • Associate Director
  • Operations Co member
  • Technical Review Co Chair
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Matt Hickman
  • Associate Director
  • Tech Review Co member
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Brian Broadwater
  • Associate Director
  • Tech Review Co member
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Chip Turlington
  • Associate Director
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Norman Pitt
  • Associate Director
  • Tech Review Co member
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Hunter Blake
  • Associate Director
  • Tech Review Co member
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Ursula Deitch
  • Associate Director
  • Operations Co Member
  • Tech Review Co member
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