The Tidewater Soil and Water Conservation District is requesting community input in preparing its new 2025-2028 Strategic Plan. Tidewater SWCD’s current mission statement is to promote the conservation of natural resources through stewardship, outreach, and education. Mathews, Middlesex and Gloucester County residents are encouraged to provide comments and suggestions on how Tidewater SWCD can successfully fulfill this mission. The current strategic plan is available for review on its website at www.tidewaterswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Strategic-Plan.pdf. You may also request the current plan be mailed to you by calling 804-699-3482 or emailing Debbie Billings at dbillings@tidewaterswcd.org. Written comments should be submitted no later than Sept. 17 to LaVerne Calhoun by email at lcalhoun@tidewaterswcd.org or mail to Tidewater Soil and Water Conservation District, P.O. Box 677, Gloucester, Va. 23061....