Regional Coordinator Panel Coordinator Panel Discussion – Taryn, Elise, and KenThe Coordinator Panel brought together Regional Coordinators Taryn, Elise, and Ken for an open discussion about the Division’s programs, communication channels, and regional support for districts. The panel provided new employees with a chance to learn how coordinators assist with training, technical needs, and day-to-dayContinue reading “Regional Coordinator Panel”
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DSWC Engineering Teamwork & TA
Technical Assistance Requests & Teamwork Platform Technical Assistance Requests Training Participants learned how to submit, track, and manage Technical Assistance Requests using the Division’s systems. The session covered submission guidelines, required documentation, and best practices for ensuring timely and accurate processing, helping districts efficiently request engineering and program support while maintaining compliance with Division policies.Continue reading “DSWC Engineering Teamwork & TA”
DSWC Engineering Panel
DSWC Engineering Panel For NC Soil and Water Conservation DistrictsThe Division Engineering Virtual Panel was an interactive session designed to introduce new employees to the Division’s engineers. Participants had the opportunity to meet the team, ask questions, and learn how engineers support cost-share programs, technical assistance, and project implementation. The panel provided valuable insight intoContinue reading “DSWC Engineering Panel”
DSWC Contracting System 2
DSWC Contracting System 2 For NC Soil and Water Conservation DistrictsCS2 is the NC Division of Soil & Water Conservation’s secure, online system for managing all State cost-share program contracts, including the Agricultural Cost Share Program (ACSP), Community Conservation Assistance Program (CCAP), and others. Through CS2, districts can enter new contracts, upload required maps andContinue reading “DSWC Contracting System 2”
Request for Payments
Request for Payments (RFPs) For NC Soil and Water Conservation DistrictsOnce a cost-share practice or project is completed, districts submit a Request for Payment (RFP) through CS2 (and in some cases with hard copies) to initiate reimbursement to participating landowners. These requests confirm that the work meets contract and program standards before funds are released.Continue reading “Request for Payments”
Uploading to SharePoint
Utilizing SharePoint For Soil & Water Conservation Districts The NC Division of Soil & Water Conservation uses SharePoint as the primary system for document submission and sharing with local Soil & Water Conservation Districts. District staff submit required documents via the SharePoint site (AGR-SoilWaterConservation) using your county email. For first-time access or login help, contactContinue reading “Uploading to SharePoint”
Meeting Minutes
Taking Meeting Minutes For Soil & Water Conservation Districts Accurate and timely meeting minutes are essential for transparency, accountability, and compliance with North Carolina’s open meetings laws. Our website provides straightforward guidance on preparing, approving, and maintaining meeting minutes, including when minutes must be made public and how to handle confidential or closed-session records. IfContinue reading “Meeting Minutes”
Preparation for a District Board Meeting
Preparation of District Board Meetings Preparation for meeting checklist: After meeting checklist: What are open meetings and open government? Open Government Guidance– Provided by the NC Attorney General’s Office, for more information on resources provided, please visit: Open Government at North Carolina Department of Justice. The University of North Carolina has a School of GovernmentContinue reading “Preparation for a District Board Meeting”
Public Records Requests
Join Bryan Evans, Executive Director NCASWCD and Kristina Fischer, DSWC Regional Coordinator, to learn some best practices for districts in responding to public records requests and hear about the resources available for districts on this subject.
Local Government Budget & Fiscal Control Act
Kara Millonzi from the UNC School of Government reviews the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act, and its requirements for districts.