Welcome to Franklin County Soil and Water's website. We are happy that you are visiting and hope you enjoy your web surfing.
We are here to serve the people of Franklin County to alleviate problems dealing with our natural resources. Our natural resources are Soil, Water, Air, Plants, and Animals (SWAPA). We try to improve the quality and/or protection of these natural resources through installation of BMPs (Best Management Practices) and environmental awareness. Our clients consist of landowners, farmers, county and municipal governments, land consultants, home owners, students, and educators.
Smithfield Foods and NC Attorney General help County in Closing Lagoons
The Franklin County Soil and Water Conservation District would like to recognize Smithfield Foods/NC Attorney General Office for supporting the Districts efforts in closing abandoned animal waste lagoons in the County. With their help, the District has successfully closed one lagoon and two others are in the process of being closed. There are many processes that go into writing and implementing a certified lagoon closure plan. To find out more about this process please contact our office. Closure Pictures
Area IV Envirothon
Franklin County will be the 2012 host county for this event. The Envirothon will take place at the Vollmer Farm, located on Hwy.98 south of Bunn. This years event will have 60 teams from all the 11 surrounding counties which comprise of Area IV. If you would like to learn more about what the Envirothon is about or want to know how you can be a part of next year's event, go to the following website for more information. Area IV Envirothon