Soil and Water Conservation District

Farm field and tree line under a clear blue sky

Welcome to the Wake Soil and Water Conservation District’s webpage! Here you can discover voluntary state and federal cost share assistance program opportunities, find environmental education programs, and learn how to get involved with conservation efforts in Wake County.

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Featured Events

All Soil and Water Conservation Events

Big Sweep Spring 2026- Town of Apex

March 14, 2026
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Big Sweep

Soil and Water Conservation

Big Sweep Spring 2026- Town of Cary

March 14, 2026
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Big Sweep

Soil and Water Conservation

Big Sweep Spring 2026- Swift Creek at Hemlock Bluffs

March 14, 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Big Sweep

Soil and Water Conservation

“21st Annual Keeping the Farm Workshop” graphic with illustrated green fields, trees, clouds, and a red barn on the horizon.

Wake County hosts 21st annual Keeping the Farm Workshop for farm and forest landowners

Soil and Water Conservation

Volunteers posing with trash collected from Walnut Creek

Wake County Big Sweep kicks off Spring season with exciting volunteer cleanups

Soil and Water Conservation

smiling child holds watershed poster

Students across Wake County win awards for creative conservation posters

February 23, 2026

Soil and Water Conservation

Portrait of Sheila Jones_2024

Sheila B. Jones Environmental Education Scholarship now accepting applications

January 23, 2026

Soil and Water Conservation

Wake Soil and Water Conservation District Office

Agricultural Services Building

Contact Information:
919-250-1050
swcd@wake.gov

Hours of Operation:
Monday–Friday
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Address:
Wake County Office Park
Agricultural Services Building
4001 Carya Drive Suite D
Raleigh, NC 27610