• Tax Ditch Cost Share Signups Begin June 12

    Tax Ditch Cost Share Signups Begin June 12

    Contact SCD's Equipment Program for a free estimate.

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  • SCD provides cost-share funding for soil and water quality BMPs

    SCD provides cost-share funding for soil and water quality BMPs

    Learn more about our Ag Conservation Programs

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  • Developing Land - Let the District guide the way in Regulation Compliance

    Developing Land - Let the District guide the way in Regulation Compliance

    Find Checklists, Policies and Operating Procedures

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Welcome to the Sussex Conservation District

Welcome to the Sussex Conservation District

Since 1944, The Sussex Conservation District has provided Soil and Water Conservation services to the citizens of Sussex County, Delaware.  This service continues today through our Agriculture Conservation, Heavy Equipment, and Sediment & Stormwater Programs.    

  • Heavy Equipment

    The District's Heavy Equipment Program has been a major part of the District since its inception in 1944.  ...

  • Cost Share Programs

    The Sussex Conservation District administers numerous cost share programs that support the implementation of...

  • Sediment & Stormwater

    Since 1991, the Sussex Conservation District has served as the delegated agency in Sussex County for the...

  • Agricultural Conservation

    The District's Agricultural Conservation Program works with the farming community providing nutrient management...