Support North Carolina’s
Soil & Water Future
North Carolina’s fields, forests, farms, and waterways sustain every community in our state. For more than 25 years, the NC Foundation for Soil & Water Conservation has strengthened this legacy by supporting the mission of the state’s 96 Soil & Water Conservation Districts and their statewide Association—independent partners within North Carolina’s conservation partnership who help landowners protect natural resources and improve working lands.
Your generosity ensures that North Carolina’s soil and water remain healthy, productive, and resilient for generations to come.
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Our Story
The NC Foundation for Soil & Water Conservation was established in 1999 through the leadership of farmers, conservationists, and local Soil & Water Conservation Districts who recognized the need for a dedicated nonprofit partner to strengthen conservation across the state. Since then, the Foundation has served as a statewide catalyst – supporting the work of North Carolina’s 96 Soil & Water Conservation Districts and their statewide Association as part of the broader conservation partnership.
Today, we strengthen statewide conservation by providing education, advocacy, and innovative programs that support every corner of North Carolina. For more than 25 years, we have collaborated with landowners, students, conservation professionals, and state and federal agencies to champion programs that improve soil health, reduce erosion, protect water quality, and preserve the landscapes that define our state.
From youth education initiatives and watershed restoration to farmland protection and innovative conservation pilots, the Foundation helps North Carolina communities thrive—now and for the future.
Your support powers this mission.
Our Conservation
Impact at a Glance
Statewide Conservation Highlights
- Closed 250 inactive animal waste lagoons, treating over 290 million gallons of waste and preventing more than 1.1 million pounds of nitrogen and 4.7 million pounds of phosphorus from entering the environment.
- Installed 111 outdoor environmental learning centers, reaching more than 206,000 children statewide.
- Provided over 2,800 training experiences to District supervisors and staff across North Carolina.
- Millions of dollars secured to support landowners, improve water quality, and safeguard natural resources.
- Strong partnerships with state and federal agencies, community groups, and private landowners.
Giving Circles
Your lifetime contribution places you within one of our Giving Circles, recognizing your commitment to conserving North Carolina’s soil and water resources.
Legacy
Bennett Legacy Circle
$100,000+
Honors visionary leadership and enduring investment in North Carolina’s soil and water future.
Leadership
Conservation Leadership Circle
$50,000–$99,999
Celebrates strategic giving that shapes the direction and scale of statewide conservation.
Commitment
Watershed Commitment Circle
$25,000–$49,999
Reflects sustained dedication to protecting and enhancing natural resources across generations.
Stewardship
Stewardship Circle
$10,000–$24,999
Recognizes consistent support that strengthens conservation capacity and community resilience.
Foundation
Foundation Circle
$5,000–$9,999
Honors foundational contributions that help build and sustain conservation efforts statewide.
North Carolina’s Conservation Partnership
The NC Foundation for Soil & Water Conservation is an independent nonprofit that supports — but is separate from — North Carolina’s 96 Soil & Water Conservation Districts and their statewide Association. Together with state and federal agencies, these partners deliver voluntary, locally led conservation across the state. Through this partnership, we help landowners protect soil, water, and working lands in every corner of North Carolina.
Why Your Donation Matters
Your contribution directly supports:
- Conservation Education
Helping students understand environmental stewardship and the importance of soil and water resources. - Working Lands Protection
Keeping North Carolina’s farms, forests, and natural areas productive for future generations. - Watershed Health & Water Quality
Improving streams, reducing erosion, and protecting drinking water across the state. - District Programs & Community Support
Strengthening the capacity of local Soil & Water Conservation Districts through training, outreach, and innovative conservation solutions..