Recently Mountain Castles SWCD worked with Botetourt native and Lord Botetourt HS graduate, Jess Wiegandt of Jess Wiegandt Productions to create this video highlighting district agriculture cost share programs. If you are a local farmer, you will see some familiar faces!
PY 2024 Annual report
A copy of the district annual report for Program Year 2024, which ended June 30, is available. Contact us if you would like to receive a hard copy in the mail.
New strategic plan approved
A copy of the Mountain Castles SWCD 2024-2028 Strategic Plan is available. Email tim.miller@mountaincastles.org if you would like us to mail you a printed copy.
Apply online for a septic tank pump out
Use this Google Form to apply for 50% reimbursement on septic tank pump outs for qualifying homeowners. No income restrictions apply. Once we determine your home is within the grant area, we will email a W-9 for you to complete. No work is to be completed until your application is approved by the MCSWCD board of directors, which meets the second Wednesday of the month. Questions? Contact Tim at (540) 797-0217 or tim.miller@mountaincastles.org
Residential septic program
The Tinker Creek & Glade Creek Residential Septic Program is available to many homeowners who live in Blue Ridge, Cloverdale, Troutville, or Daleville. Homeowners in these locations may qualify for cost share of 50% or more on septic pump-outs, repairs, and replacement systems. Click here for more information.
Mission Statement
Mountain Castles Soil and Water Conservation District will promote and develop locally-driven solutions to natural resources concerns for the people of Botetourt County and Craig County by leveraging federal, state, local, and private resources.
Vision Statement
Mountain Castles Soil and Water Conservation District will advocate for the sustainable use of natural resources and will act to improve water quality and soil health through conservation and education programs for the people of Botetourt County and Craig County.
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
The Point of Contact (POC) Freedom of Information (FOIA) Officer is the “person to whom the public can direct requests for public records and who will oversee the public body’s compliance with the provisions of this chapter” as per §2.2-3704.2.c
Point of Contact (POC) Officer:
Tim Miller
(540) 400-0707
tim.miller@mountaincastles.org
A research fee of $30/hour will be charged for all FOIA requests.
View the full “Rights & Responsibilities” document here: MCSWCD FOIA_2021
Partner/ Non-discriminatory Statement
The Commonwealth of Virginia supports the Mountain Castles Soil & Water Conservation District through financial and administrative assistance provided by the Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Board and the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. The District also receives local support provided by Botetourt County and Craig County. All programs and services are offered on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, or disability.