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Prince George's Soil Conservation District seeks $22.34 million FY26 budget; highlights farm preservation and urban ag
Summary
The Prince George’s County Soil Conservation District presented a FY2026 budget request of about $22.34 million (before recoveries) on April 10, outlining staffing, grant activity, farmland preservation totals and concerns about state and federal funding disruptions that could affect program delivery.
Alex Hertel, legislative budget policy analyst, briefed the Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee on April 10 on the Soil Conservation District’s proposed FY2026 budget and programs. The district’s proposed budget before recoveries is $22,337,500, an increase of roughly 8% from the FY2025 approved level, Hertel said.
The district said the proposed budget is largely recovered from non‑general‑fund sources and county support. Hertel told the committee the district expects $2,337,500 in recoveries and that the county provides the majority of the district’s operating funds. The FY26 general‑fund compensation amount is listed at $1,646,400; operating increases reflect an OIT allocation and a higher fringe rate.
Why it matters: The district protects agricultural land, reviews erosion and sediment control plans, and supports urban agriculture programs that affect…
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