The Georgia Association of Conservation Districts has named the Coastal Georgia Soil and Water Conservation District as its 2023 District of the Year.

The District of the Year award was established by GACD and the Tennessee Valley Authority in 2001 to recognize the Conservation District in Georgia which best plans, implements, and reports a conservation program in a given year.

The Coastal Conservation District has been a consistent leader in its community by providing conservation based educational opportunities for local producers and students. The district has led and hosted multiple workshops including level 1a renewal course, estate planning, conservation practices field day at Fort Stewart, and a feral swine control workshop. District members also participate in GACD’s Feral Swine Trapping program and offer trapping services to landowners throughout the district.

They support local youth conservation education by mentoring FFA students and providing them with opportunities to learn more about forestry, supporting 4H pollinator habitat efforts, and participating in GACD’s Poster and Photo Contest.