State Water Control District files of the Virginia Dept. of Conservation and Recreation,

Access and use

Location of collection:
Library of Virginia
The Library of Virginia
800 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Archives Reference Services
Phone: (804) 692-3888
Restrictions:

There are no access restrictions.

Terms of access:

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.

Summary

Creator:
Library of Virginia.
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.

Background

Scope and content:

State Water Control District files, 1938-2008, include correspondence, certificates of organziation, and reports for water districts in Virginia.

Biographical / historical:

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.

Acquisition information:
Transferred March 23, 2026.
Arrangement:

Arranged alphabetically.

Physical description:
2 cubic feet (2 boxes).