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About Us


"Conservation is a cause that has no end. There is no point at which we say, 'Our work is finished. Rachel Carson

The South Dade Soil & Water Conservation District (SDSWCD) was organized September 8, 1982 pursuant to the Conservation Districts Law of 1937, Florida Chapter 582, as a governmental subdivision of the State of Florida.

Soil and Water Conservation Districts are charged with conserving and improving soil, water, vegetation, wildlife and related resources, and with reducing damage from floods and sedimentation.

The SDSWCD is a non-profit 501-(c)-3 organization.The main goals of the SDSWCD are:



  • Conserve the quality of Miami-Dade County soils while protecting the surficial Biscayne Aquifer.
  • Improve water quality and water conservation.
  • Educate a population with diverse backgrounds, languages, ages, economic levels and attitudes regarding environmental and conservation concerns critical to our area.
  • Facilitate the distribution of beneficial plants, and control and eliminate invasive exotic plants.
  • Monitor and reduce the pollution of coastal areas, the bays, oceans, rivers, lakes and canals within its prescribed borders.
  • Reduction of organic waste going to landfills by in-vessel composting of all organic waste products.

The South Dade Soil & Water Conservation District is a Florida non-profit organization, a subsidiary of the USDA.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (U.S.D.A.) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print audiotape, etc.) should contact U.S.D.A.'s TARGET Center at (205) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights,

1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 or (202) 720-6383 (TDD).

USDA and the South Dade Soil & Water Conservation District are equal opportunity providers and employers

Contact Us


South Dade Soil And Water Conservation District

1450 N. Krome Avenue,
Suite 104 ,
Florida City , FL 33034
Ph : (305) 242-1288
Fax: 305-242-1292



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Our Mission

The mission of the South Dade Soil & Water Conservation District is to provide leadership in implementing conservation programs and technology that facilitate enhancement,
sustainment and stewardship of our natural resources and environment.

Our Vision

To be in a leadership role as a solver of total natural resource problems by delivering quality services and products that meet or exceed our customers' expectations.

Our Policy

The South Dade Soil & Water Conservation District prohibits discrimination in its programs on the basis of race, color national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs and marital or familial status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) The South Dade Soil & Water Conservation District is an equal opportunity employer

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