Lincoln County 4-H

The Lincoln County Natural Resources Division, part of the Department of Soil and Water Conservation, administers the Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Program within Lincoln County, including the jurisdiction of the City of Lincolnton. This program operates under the Lincoln Soil and Water Conservation District and the Land Quality Section of the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, enforcing the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 to manage land-disturbing activities and mitigate erosion and sedimentation. With a focus on protecting watercourses and preventing pollution, the division aims to reduce the environmental impact of erosion and sedimentation for the welfare and safety of Lincoln County citizens. The division provides guidelines for land disturbances, requiring applications and approved erosion control plans for specific activities to ensure compliance and environmental stewardship. Generated from the website

Established in 1779, Lincoln County Public Works is a department of Lincoln County. The department provides utility services, such as billing and collections, which include accepting applications for service, accepting payment for monthly bills, assessing fines/penalties for violation of policies and compiling meter reading data for monthly billing, among others. The department's engineering division reviews utility plans for adherence to specifications and procedures and provides utility availability information to developers. Its water treatment division treats water, maintains water pressure and distributes the water to homes and businesses. Lincoln County Public Works also maintains and repairs county water distribution and sewer collection lines.

The Lincoln Soil and Water Conservation District is a subdivision of state government dedicated to promoting the conservation of natural resources in Lincoln County, North Carolina. Established as a single county district in 1964, it offers technical, financial, and educational resources to encourage responsible land and water resource management among local landowners. Under the leadership of Chairman Tommy Houser, who has over 50 years of dedicated service, the district focuses on various agricultural practices, including the preservation of farmland to ensure ongoing agricultural production. The district provides free technical assistance in areas such as land management, drainage, wetlands, and best management practices to address land resource challenges. Generated from the website