ROCKDALE COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Rockdale County Conservation District is made up of a board of five supervisors that come from a variety of areas of life. The Rockdale County Conservation District is one of the few single county districts in the state. This means Rockdale County residents benefit from a consolidation of funds and resources and easier coordination with local governments.
EVENTS
Level II Certification Course
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Level II RE-CERT Course
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NEWs
ROCKDALE COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT NOW ACCEPTING ENTRIES FOR POSTER AND PHOTO CONTEST
Conyers, GA, August 04, 2026—The Rockdale County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), a local agency dedicated to the conservation and stewardship of the area’s natural resources, is now accepting entries for their Poster and Photo Contests for students located within the District’s service area. The service area includes Rockdale County. Education is a critical element of the conservation effort at the local, state and national levels. Educating young people about the benefits of conservation helps to ensure the next generation will be wise stewards of America’s natural resources.
The annual Poster Contest provides public, private and homeschooled students in K-12th grades the chance to have their art selected to advance on to the state contest. Prizes will be awarded for the top three winners in each category. Each year, the poster topic reflects National Association of Conservation Districts’s annual Stewardship theme and highlights the work of Conservation Districts to protect and enhance natural resources. This year’s theme, “Soil. Where it all Begins”, celebrates the incredible power of soil to support life in all its forms. Soil is not just the ground we walk on. It is the starting point for healthy food, clean water, thriving habitats, and resilient communities. From backyard gardens to forests and city parks, everything begins with what is beneath our feet. The deadline to enter the contest is September 18, 2026.
The annual Photo Contest provides amateur photographers 6th-12th grades the chance to have their photograph selected to advance on to the state contest. Prizes will be awarded for the top three winners in each category. Each photographer is allowed to enter up to five photos that fit into one of four categories: Conservation Practices, Close-up Conservation, Conservation in Action, and Agriculture and Conservation Across Georgia. The deadline to enter the contest is September 18, 2026.
The Rockdale County Soil and Water Conservation District is a unit of state government that directs natural resource management programs in Rockdale County. The Conservation District works with farmers, landowners, and with other units of government to educate and actively promote programs and practices that support the conservation, and use and development of soil, water, and related resources. More information can be found at www.gacd.us/rockdalecounty.
Poster Contest Form (required)
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State Poster Entry Form (required)
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Photo Contest Form (required)
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Supervisors
District projects and events
Soil Stewardship Week
NRCW support/sponsorship
Each year the district sponsors as many students as possible to attend the Natural Resources Conservation Workshop at ABAC.
Envirothon sponsorship and support
Each year the district supports our local Envirothon teams and plans to continue this support.
meeting information
The Rockdale County Conservation District meets the fourth Friday of each month at 8:30 a.m. at the Rockdale County Extension Office. To access previous meeting minutes and documents, please click below.