Sullivan County Conservation District Meets Tonight, Seeks Volunteer Supervisor
The Sullivan County Conservation District is holding a meeting tonight in Claremont to discuss local natural resource and agricultural projects, and to recruit a new volunteer supervisor. The vacancy matters to residents because the board helps shape land stewardship, water quality, and local agricultural resilience that affect public health and community equity.
The Sullivan County Conservation District is meeting tonight from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Sullivan House Mountain View Conference Room, 19 Sullivan Street, Claremont. The monthly meeting brings the SCCD board of supervisors together with the Sullivan County District Conservationist and SCCD staff to review ongoing projects and program priorities. The district is seeking an additional supervisor, a volunteer position open to residents who want to influence local conservation work.
The SCCD board is composed of farmers, business people, and concerned citizens who guide decisions about soil and water stewardship, agricultural support, and community outreach. Monthly gatherings serve as the forum where staff and the district conservationist present project updates, discuss funding or technical assistance opportunities, and prioritize work that affects landowners and residents across Sullivan County.
Conservation work here has direct public health implications. Actions to reduce runoff and protect watershed health influence drinking water quality for households and municipal systems. Support for local agriculture contributes to food security and the viability of small farms, which in turn affects local access to fresh, healthy food. Ensuring that the board reflects the county's diversity is therefore a matter of equity, because governance shapes which neighborhoods and producers receive attention and resources.
For Sullivan County residents this meeting is an opportunity to learn how local conservation priorities are set and to raise concerns about specific sites, water access, or farmland resiliency. Volunteer supervisors help set the agenda for outreach, technical assistance, and partnerships that can secure grants or technical services for farmers and landowners. A vacancy on the board means one fewer community voice at the table, making recruitment important for balanced representation.
Residents interested in serving as a supervisor or associate supervisor, or those who want to attend and observe, should contact the Conservation District to learn more about the role and how to get involved. Public participation in these decisions affects environmental health, farm livelihoods, and the equitable stewardship of Sullivan County natural resources.
