Library of Virginia
Descriptive Summary
The Library of Virginia
State Water Control District files of the Virginia Dept. of Conservation and Recreation,
1938-2008.
54761
Library of Virginia.
2 cubic feet (2 boxes).
These records are part of the Dept. of Conservation and Recreation record group (R.G. 18)
This collection has been processed using minimal processing standards. The original arrangement has been maintained, the container list is brief and simple, and the records have not been refoldered and fasteners have not been removed.
Administrative Information
Arranged alphabetically.
Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions.
Use Restrictions
There are no use restrictions.
Preferred Citation
State Water Control District files of the Virginia Dept. of Conservation and Recreation, 1938-2008. Accession 54761, State government records collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.
Acquisition Information
Transferred March 23, 2026.
Historical Information
Soil and water conservation districts (SWCDs) were established in the 1930s to develop comprehensive programs and plans to conserve soil resources, control and prevent soil erosion, prevent floods, and conserve, develop, utilize and dispose of water. As of 2026, 47 districts serve as local resources for residents in nearly all Virginia localities. Districts, which are political subdivisions of the state, manage conservation programs, employ staff and deliver conservation services free of charge.
Scope and Content
State Water Control District files, 1938-2008, include correspondence, certificates of organziation, and reports for water districts in Virginia.
Contents List
State Water Control District files,
1938-2008.
Extent: 2 cubic feet (2 boxes)
Appomattox River SWCD,
1976-1980.
1
Big Sandy SWCD,
2001.
1
Big Walker SWCD,
1972-1980.
1
Blue Ridge SWCD - Certificate of organization,
1939-2004.
1
Chowan Basin SWCD - Certificate of organization,
1938-2005.
1
Colonial SWCD - Certificate of organization,
1938-1980.
1
Clinch Valley SWCD,
1952.
1
Culpeper SWCD - Certificate of organization,
1939-1980.
1
Culpeper SWCD,
1965.
1
Daniel Boone SWCD,
1952-2008.
1
Eastern Shore SWCD - Certificate of organization,
1944-1980.
1
Evergreen SWCD,
1954.
1
Halifax SWCD,
1967-1980.
1
Halifax SWCD - Certificate of organization,
1995.
1
Hanover-Caroline SWCD,
1960-1980.
1
Headwaters SWCD - Certificate of organization,
1975-1980.
1
Henricopolis SWCD - Certificate of organization,
1974-1975.
1
Holston River SWCD,
1951-1980.
1
James River SWCD - Certificate of organization,
1940-1980.
1
John Marshall SWCD - Certificate of organization,
1951-1980.
1
Lake Country SWCD,
1996.
1
Lonesome Pine SWCD - Certificate of organization and recorganization,
1953-2001.
1
Lord Fairfax SWCD - Certificate of organization,
1940-1980.
1
Loudoun SWCD - Certificate of organization,
1970-1986.
1
Monacan SWCD - Certificate of organization,
1972-1980.
1
Mountain SWCD - Certificate of organization,
1942-1986.
1
Mountain SWCD - Realignment (1984 May),
1984-1985.
1
Mountain Castles SWCD - Certificate of organization,
1987.
1
Natural Bridge SWCD,
1939-1945.
1
Natural Bridge SWCD - Realignment (1981 Sept),
1981-1983.
1
Natural Bridge SWCD - Realignment (1986 May-1987 June),
1986-1987.
1
New River SWCD - Certificate of organization,
1940-1983.
1
Northern Neck SWCD,
1951-1980.
1
Northern Neck SWCD - Certificate of organiztion,
1940.
1
Northern Neck SWCD - Case file of Paul E. Lewis,
1980-1982.
1
Northern Virginia SWCD - Certificate of organization,
1945-1981.
1
Patrick SWCD - Certificate of organization,
1982-1983.
1
Peaks of Otter SWCD - Certificate of organization,
1968-1980.
1
Peanut SWCD - Certificate of organization,
1939-1980.
1
Peter Francisco SWCD - Certificate of organization,
1972.
1
Piedmont SWCD - Certificate of organization,
1939-1980.
1
Piedmont SWCD - Notice of hearing and referendum,
1939-1976.
1
Pittsylvania SWCD - Certificate of organization,
1961-1987.
2
Prince William SWCD - Certificate of organization,
1961-1987.
2
Robert E. Lee SWCD - Certificate of organization,
1939-1980.
2
Scott County SWCD - Change of name from Natural Tunnel to Scott County (01/02/2003),
1953-2003.
2
Shenandoah Valley SWCD - Certificate of organization,
1940-1980.
2
Skyline SWCD - Certificate of organization,
1941-1980.
2
Southside SWCD - Certificate of organization,
1938-1980.
2
Southside / Lake Country SWCD - Reorganization (6/1/95),
1939-1996.
2
Tazewell SWCD - Certificate of organization,
1954-1980.
2
Tidewater SWCD - Certificate of organization,
1938-1982.
2
Tidewater SWCD - Notice of hearing and referendum,
1938-1945.
2
Thomas Jefferson SWCD - Certificate of organization,
1938-2006.
2
Three Rivers SWCD - Certificate of organization,
1981-1989.
2
Tri-County/City SWCD - Certificate of organization,
1940-1986.
2
Tri-County/City SWCD - Realignment (1983 June),
1982-1985.
2
Virginia Dare SWCD - Certificate of organization,
1945-1972.
2
Voting Rights Act,
1965-1985.
2