Orange Soil and Water Conservation District, FL

As an agency of the State, the Orange Soil and Water Conservation District is responsible for developing and carrying out locally led programs for the conservation, protection, and development of soil, water, and land for agricultural purposes.

Calendar and Events in Orange District

Communications and Outreach—3 pm Zoom, 1st Fridays—Campbell Chair
Events and Entertainment Committee—3 pm Zoom, 2nd and 4th Wednesday—Melear Chair
Internship and Employment Committee—3 pm Zoom, 3rd Fridays—Campbell Chair
24 Jul—Board Planning Meeting, 3-5p, Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84330553185
7 Aug—First Fri w/Florida First Detector: Invasive Species on Ornamental Plants, 12-1 p Register: https://ufl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Wepj4reHTdOsQ5AQG8dnXw#/registration YouTube Previous Invasive Species Presentations https://youtube.com/watch?v=fLes4Dy4E1Y
4 AugBoard Meeting OSWCD 3-5 pm 120 E Main Street, Apopka, Recorded
28 Aug—Board Planning Meeting, 3-5 pm, Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84330553185
October—Stormwater Drain Awareness Month in OSWCD
11 Sep—Board Meeting OSWCD 3-5 pm 201 S Rosalind Ave, Orlando, OrangeTV
25 SepBoard Planning Meeting, 3-5 pm, Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84330553185
09 OctBoard Meeting OSWCD 3-5 pm 201 S Rosalind Ave, Orlando, OrangeTV
23 Oct—Board Planning Meeting, 3-5 pm, Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84330553185
13 NovBoard Meeting OSWCD 3-5 pm 201 S Rosalind Ave, Orlando, OrangeTV
27 Nov—Board Planning Meeting, 3-5 pm, Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84330553185
December—Soil Awareness Month in OSWCD
11 DecBoard Meeting OSWCD 3-5 pm 201 S Rosalind Ave, Orlando, OrangeTV
18 Dec--Board Planning Meeting, 3-5 pm, Zoom—Adjusted for Holiday on 4th Friday https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84330553185

Board of Supervisors

Seat 1, Samuel Chambers (Chair)
Seat 2, Dr. Jim Moyer
Seat 3, Dr. O. Olmstead (Secretary)
Seat 4, Karolyn Campbell (Vice Chair)
Seat 5, Matthew Grocholske (Public Relations)

Associate Vincente Perez (Treasurer)
Associate Erik Melear
Attorney Ben King

AS Erik Melear presenting at Orlando Region REALTOR Association 23 June 2026, Eatonville, Florida

Associate Supervisor Erik Melear presenting at Orlando Region REALTOR Association 23 June 2026