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Youth Board

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The Lancaster Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Youth Board empowers local high school students in Lancaster County to become environmental leaders by sharing ideas, building real-world skills, and supporting community conservation projects.

Group Discussion Session

Committees

📢 Community Events & PR Committee

  • Social Media Managers: Design posts, take photos at events, and highlight local conservation.

  • School Liaisons: Serve as the primary contacts to recruit and share updates with area high schools.

  • Event Coordinators: Organize the youth board's presence at local events like Earth Day or the county events.

 

🎨 Education & Outreach Committee

  • Contest Coordinators: Manage logistics and promotion for the annual student poster and photo contests.

  • Seed Library & Garden Leads: Oversee the district's local school garden support and seed library initiatives.

  • Workshop Facilitators: Help develop material and volunteer at community workshops or youth eco-camps.

 

🌱 Conservation & Field Operations Committee

  • Project Leads: Coordinate local hands-on stewardship like tree-plantings or stream cleanups.

  • Habitat Restoration Crew: Lead local pollinator garden installations and conservation research.

 

💰 Fundraising & Special Projects Committee

  • Sponsorship Coordinators: Reach out to local community businesses for district sponsorships.

  • Grant Researchers: Search and draft ideas for youth-centric environmental grants.

 

📸 Media and Communications Committee

  • Newsletter editors: Create a monthly newsletter on the district activities.

  • Photography team: Capture high-quality photos and videos during field projects and adult education classes.

  • Website helpers: Assist the district staff in keeping the youth board section of the website updated with new projects.

Meet Our Youth Board Members For 2026-2027

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Madelyn Anderson

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Grace Brusky

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Saidy Yaretzi Caballero Campos

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Kalise Talford

ABOUT US >

Officials Of The Lancaster Soil and Water Conservation District:
Joe Ghent, Chairman
Troy Helms, Vice Chairman
Douglas Bailey, Secretary/ Treasurer 

Kevin Stilwell
William "Bill" Ardrey, Commissioner Emeritus

Diane Estridge, Associate Commissioner
Gary Moore, Associate Commissioner

Lancaster Soil and Water Conservation District Personnel:
Amanda Roberts, District Manager


USDA-NRCS Personnel:
Chesterfield Office Number: 843-623-2185 x 3
Daniel Griffin, District Conservationist Lancaster and Chesterfield Counties
Matt Vanhoy, Soil Conservationist Lancaster and Chesterfield Counties
Tony Graham, Conservation Technician
 Lancaster and Chesterfield Counties

Lancaster SWCD Youth Board:
Madelyn Anderson
Grace Brusky
Saidy Yaretzi Caballero Campos
Kalise Talford

 

CONTACT >

Lancaster Soil and Water Conservation District Board

Cane Creek and Little Lynches Watershed Boards

T: 803-286-4455 x 7501

F: 1-855-589-9004

E: amanda.roberts@sc.nacdnet.net

Mailing Address: PO Box 2274

Lancaster, SC 29721

Office Location: 1771 Hwy 521 Bypass South in Lancaster, SC.

-on the hill across from Twilight Road

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