Supervisors and Staff

Under NC General Statue 139, soil and water conservation districts are organized as governmental subdivisions of the state, as well as independent political units. Districts work closely with county, state and federal governments and both public and private organizations in a non-regulatory capacity to carry out a comprehensive conservation program that protects and improves the county's natural resources while assisting private landowners in using conservation practices. This partnership has been the backbone of highly successful efforts over the past 75 years to address serious problems across the state including soil erosion, flood damage and water quality problems. 

Board of Supervisors

Each district is governed by a five-member board of supervisors. Three supervisors are elected on the general ballot as non-partisan candidates during the regular election of county officers, and two are appointed by the NC Soil and Water Conservation Commission upon recommendation of the local district board of supervisors. All supervisors serve four-year terms and are the key to the success of their local district.

The board of supervisors meets monthly to establish local soil and water conservation priorities based on the needs of the district. The board chairs work groups to address these priorities through the installation and implementation of best management practices that protect and improve the natural resources within the district. The work is accomplished by partnering with local, state and federal agencies; businesses; and non-profit organizations for technical and financial assistance. The board is also responsible for reviewing and approving district contracts for ACSP, AgWRAP and CCAP. The Division of Soil and Water Conservation administers ACSP, AgWRAP and CCAP, and holds each local board of supervisors accountable to these state programs.

District Staff

Sierra Digan

Natural Resource Conservationist

(252) 745-5064 x3

(252) 201-9077

 PENDING VACANCY

Administrative Conservation Technician

(252) 745-5064 x3

(252) 201-9072

Petra Volinski 

District Conservationist NRCS*

(252) 745-5064 x3

(252) 201-9076

*Pamlico SWCD holds many partnerships. We work with other agencies and associations for optimal performance. The Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) is a branch of the federal government under the United States Department of Agriculture who we work with closely.