Soil & Water Conservation District

The Haywood Soil & Water Conservation District is a non-regulatory agency that offers help on a voluntary basis to the agricultural producers and citizens of Haywood County.

Our technicians offer Conservation Technical Assistance and administer the North Carolina Agriculture Cost Share Programs. Haywood SWCD also has a year-round education program that includes field days, contests, teacher workshops and many other activities designed to complement and enrich student understanding about the environment.

Upcoming Board Meeting Information


Located at USDA Agricultural Center
589 Raccoon Rd
Waynesville, NC 28786

Board meetings are typically held at 9 a.m. on the second Tuesday of every month but may be adjusted.

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service

We currently have two Natural Resources Conservation Service employees that work out of our office, offering federal programs such as the Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) and Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), as well as Conservation Technical Assistance. You can learn more about their program offerings via this link.

Haywood County is accepting applications for Private Property Debris Removal (PPDR) through FEMA. If your property was impacted by Hurricane Helene, you may be eligible for assistance with:

✅ Removal of storm-generated debris from private property, roads, and driveways

✅ Demolition of hazardous structures

🗑 Eligible Debris Includes:

🌿 Vegetative debris (trees, branches, etc.)

🏗 Construction & demolition debris

🛠 White goods (household appliances)

⚠ Household hazardous waste

📍 Sign up starting next week at the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center -

🗓 March 26-28: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

🗓 March 29: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

📍 112 Industrial Park Drive, Waynesville, NC

📄 Required Documents:

📌 Most Recent Tax Bill/Record (MANDATORY)

📌 Valid Driver’s License or State I.D.

📌 Utility Bill from the time of the event (power, water, or gas)

📌 Homeowner’s Insurance Policy

📌 House Deed (if applying for demolition)

📞 Questions? Call 501-604-6453 for more info!