Soil Conservation
Soil Conservation - Fayette County
Soil Conservation
Our principle objective is to provide for the conservation of soil and water resources. To control soil erosion; flooding and sediment damage; improve water quality; preserve wildlife and protect and promote the health, safety and general welfare of the people of Fayette County.
Federal Programs
Hannah Davis, District Conservationist/Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
Best Management Practices Grants
Tennessee Dept of Agriculture (TDA)
Structures Build for Erosion
Terraces; diversions; sediment basins
Filter Strips and Cropland Conversion
Pond Construction and Pond Management Information
Drill Rental
Great Plains 1006 NT Drill
Haybuster Drill
Haybuster Drill
Assist with Maps
Soil Surveys; Aerial Maps; Flood Maps; Topographical Maps
Structures for Livestock
Cross fence; water facilities; pipeline
Tennessee Association of Conservation Districts (TNACD)
Natural Association of Conservation Districts (NACD)
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
Tennessee Department of Agriculture
Soil Conservation Primary Contacts
Chuck Dacus, Supervisor
Lee Graves, Supervisor
Scott Rhea, Supervisor
Amy Newman, Supervisor
Bill Higgs, Supervisor
Paula Gould, Secretary
William “Sonny” Jewel, Technician
Kelly Ford, District Soil Conservation Technician
Rhea Taylor, NRCS Soil Conservation Technician
Mark Dorsett, ACES Employee
Location
Fayette County Mayor’s Office
P.O. Box 218
13095 North Main Street
Somerville, TN 38068