LIMESTONE VALLEY SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
The Limestone Valley Soil and Water Conservation District is a local state government organization that advocates for the stewardship, protection and enhancement of the natural resources of 5 counties in Georgia: Cherokee County, Gilmer County, Murray County, Pickens County, and Whitfield County. We strive to sustain and improve the quality of life for our constituents. We are a natural resource conservation organization that provides programs and services to the residents of our 5 county district as we work together to conserve, protect, and enhance the natural resources within the district. Please see below for the services and programs we offer.
district Supervisors
Chair/Cherokee Co. – Don Keeter
Cherokee Co. – William Grizzle
Gilmer Co. – Michael Bushey
Gilmer Co. – Paul Nealey
Murray Co. – VACANT - Contact us below if you are a Murray County resident interested in serving on our board!
Murray Co. – VACANT
Pickens Co. – Jerry Edwards
Pickens Co. – Rob Jones
Whitfield Co. – Wes Fogle
Whitfield Co. – Trey Hasty
Limestone Valley Conservation District Offering Feral Swine Control Services
April 4, 2025: Feral swine have become increasingly detrimental in Georgia, causing significant damage to agricultural crops and natural resources throughout the state. The economic impact of damage caused by feral swine in Georgia is estimated at over $150 million. Feral swine are one of the greatest invasive species challenges facing Georgia.
The Limestone Valley Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is a unit of state government that directs natural resource management programs throughout Cherokee County, Gilmer County, Pickens County, Whitfield County, and Murray County. The Conservation District works with producers, 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.
In order to offer relief to producers and landowners struggling with invasive feral swine, the Conservation District has acquired a trapping system to provide control services throughout the five county area. If you are interested in feral swine control services, please contact Trey Hasty, District Supervisor, at treycoholdings@gmail.com.
watershed dams in our district
Our goals
• To conserve, improve, and protect Georgia’s natural resources and promote statewide conservation goals
• To set priorities and direction for the needs of Cherokee County, Gilmer County, Pickens County, Whitfield County, and Murray County’s natural resources
• To educate local residents, municipalities, land owners, educators, and organizations that are involved with and concerned about wise natural resource stewardship
• To encourage using Best Management Practices to conserve the natural resources essential to the quality of life for these 5 county’s citizens, through development and implementation of technical, education, and financial assistance programs
district services
Feral Hog Control
No-Till Drill
meeting information
The Limestone Valley Conservation District meets the second Wednesday of every other month at 11:30 AM at the Double L Restaurant in Ellijay, GA, unless publicized otherwise. To be added to the meeting notice email list, please contact us below.