POPE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT PROMOTES SOIL AND WATER STEWARDSHIP WEEK
The Pope Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), in partnership with the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD), is celebrating Stewardship Week from April 27 – May 4, 2025, focusing on the theme “Home is Where the Habitat Is”.
Pope SWCD is a member of NACD, which oversees the annual Stewardship Week program, now in its 70th year. Stewardship Week is one of the largest national annual programs to educate the public and engage communities in conservation efforts.
The Pope SWCD was formed to assist people in Pope County with technical assistance towards conservation of land and water resources, through project implementation. During Stewardship Week, Pope SWCD will provide stewardship week materials to local churches and will have presented this year’s poster contest theme “Home is Where the Habitat Is” to fourth, fifth and sixth graders in three area schools.
The 2025 theme, “Home is Where the Habitat Is”, highlights the crucial role of both natural and managed habitats in maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem health. Protecting and restoring these habitats is key to the long-term health of our soil, water, and wildlife, ultimately benefiting our communities and environment.
Pope SWCD can assist you in learning more about habitat and conservation programs available in Pope County.
Our office encourages you to participate in conservation activities through the entire year. For more information about Stewardship Week and conservation, contact Pope SWCD at 320-634-5327 or www.popeswcd.org .