Six-Pack Ring Recycling Program Action Projects Community action projects instill a sense of personal stewardship and responsibility for a quality environment. The Johnston Soil and Water Conservation District offers free technical assistance to landowners in the county. The Soil Conservationists may assist landowners with land management, drainage, wetlands, soils information, best management practices and other land resource problems. The Johnston Soil and Water Conservation District's operations and programs are overseen by a five member Board of Supervisors . Two of these members are appointed by the Soil and Water Board and approved by the State Soil and Water Commission and three of the members are elected by County voters.
All board members serve a three year term.
They receive no salary. The Neuse River Regulations were developed to achieve this nitrogen reduction goal. The Neuse River Regulations address agricultural nitrogen reduction, nutrient management, protection and maintenance of riparian areas, urban stormwater management and waste water dischargers. The Neuse River Regulations will impact landowners, farmers, counties, cities, towns, developers, foresters, golf courses, landscapers, lawn care companies, agribusinesses, and nurseries. The Neuse Agricultural Rule, .0238, applies to all persons engaging in agricultural operations in the Neuse River Basin.