Welcome to Indian River Soil and Water Conservation District
Delivering natural resources conservation technology and education to local land users since 1945

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  • Our Mission

    The Indian River Soil and Water Conservation District’s (IRSWCD) mission is to provide resources, planning, assessment, assisting citizens to apply conservation and preservation technology, and to educate the citizens in these technologies.

  • Services

    The district provides a variety of services related to the conservation of our natural resources. Please call or visit the office for more information at 772-226-4397

  • Education

    Education has been recognized as the number one priority of the Soil and Water Conservation District. Continuous efforts have been made to provide education to maintain an awareness of the individual roles we all play in conservation.

  • Best Management

    The rural landscape of Indian River County is undergoing significant changes, due to growth, which can have an impact on existing agricultural operations and the environment. read more

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Statement of Function

The Indian River Soil and Water Conservation District (IRSWCD) was organized for the purpose of developing a program of management and conservation of the soil, water and related natural resources of the County, and to promote and encourage the voluntary implementation of conservation practices on privately owned land. A locally elected board of non-salaried public officials governs the District. The Indian River County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) provides office space, some equipment, supplies, and salary for a Staff Assistant II. The District works in cooperation with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) and the United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA/NRCS). Nondiscrimination Statement

Boundary / Service Area

The Indian River Soil and Water Conservation District shares a boundary with Indian River County, Florida. Boundary Map

Services Provided

The district provides a variety of services related to the conservation of our natural resources. Please call or visit the office for more information at (772) 226-4397, 1800 27th Street (Bldg. B), Vero Beach, FL 32960 List of Services

Creation Document

The Indian River Soil and Water Conservation District was formed in 1945 by a referendum vote under Chapter 582 Florida Statues, enacted by the State legislature in 1937.

• Originating Document
• Florida SWCD Supervisor Handbook 2018
• Formation Public Hearing Minutes and History

Contact Information

Address: 1801 27th Street, Building A Vero Beach, FL 32960
Email: swcd@ircgov.com
Phone: 772-226-4397
Website: www.indianriverswcd.com
Registered Agent: Robert C. Adair Jr, 1801 27th Street, Building A Vero Beach, FL 32960

Board Members

    • District 1: Robert C. Adair, Jr. - Term: 2022-2026
    • District 2: David L. Cox, Ph.D. - Term: 2022-2024
    • District 3: Charles Kennon Hendrix - Term: 2023-2024
    • District 4: Christine Kelly-Begazo - Term: 2023-2024
    • District 5: George F. Hamner, JR.- Term: 2023-2024


Left to Right: George Hamner, Linda Caggiano, Bob Adair, David Cox,
Christine Kelly-Begazo, and Ken Hendrix

General Financial Information

Fiscal year period: October 1 - September 30

• BCC 2024/2025 Approved Budget | IRSWCD Adopted Resolution Budget 2024/25
• 2024/25 Proposed Budget and Resolution
• BCC 2023/2024 Approved Budget | SWCD 2023/2024 Amended Budget
• IRSWCD Adopted Resolution Budget
• 2023 Annual Financial Report
• 2022 Annual Financial Report
• Department of Financial Services
• Florida Commission on Ethics