For Soil and Water Conservation
Meet Reese
At an early age, Reese was taught the importance of the natural world. Through his local cub- and boy-scout activities he learned the importance of conserving our natural resources not only for the health of the creatures in the woods, but also for the health and well-being of all of us: the people.
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After graduating Penn State with a degree in Architectural Engineering, Reese worked on numerous construction projects and saw first hand the challenges that our growing community faces to balance growth with the conservation and protection of our drinking water and the soil in which our food is grown.
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Reese plays with the Triangle Curling Club and enjoys playing Kickball and Volleyball with Stonewall Sports Raleigh. His other hobbies include cooking delicious meals, cultivating a native garden in his yard, reading, and creating music.
Our Challenges
Protecting Our Waterways
Our lakes and rivers are not just a source of relaxation and fun, but are an important source of clean drinking water. As our community continues to grow, the health of these water sources are threatened by pollution. Impervious surfaces allow storm water to collect pollutants and carry them into our drinking system. Impervious surfaces also contribute to flooding that damages our communities. As a District Supervisor, Reese will advocate for sustainable alternatives to help mitigate the growth of impervious surfaces and to protect our waterway buffer zones to allow the soil to perform it's natural filter ability.
Encouraging the Growth of Our Native Habitats
Wildlife diversity is a cherished resource that is quickly disappearing from Wake County. Native plants and animals are threatened by increased development and the elimination of native plantings. Native species are crucial for the continuation of soil health and by extension the health of our water. A healthy tree surrounded by shrubs, grasses, flowers, helps the soil filter rainwater to ensure clean drinking water. Native plants also feed and provide homes for our native animal life. Reese believes this is an important resource our community needs to ensure is protected. By encouraging native plants over important invasive species, our county can be naturally beautiful while providing places to learn, play, and relax.
Creating Good Stewards of Our Resources
Every resident should be given the opportunity to learn. Educational programs and events led by the Conservation Board are part of an overall plan to educate the county while bringing awareness to the reason the Conservation District Exists and why Conservation is important. Reese plans on working to increase the availability of conservation programming. By educating our children and other residents about the necessities of soil and water health and their impacts on our own health, we can all learn how to be better stewards of the land on which we depend.
What is a Soil and Water Conservation District?
Our Soil and Water Conservation District helps protect the natural resources of Wake County to benefit all residents live healthy lives.
Soil
Soil is the foundation of our food we eat as well as the buildings we live in. By partnering with farms and towns, our Conservation District helps ensure the health of our soil and assists with erosion control programs to keep the soil where it is needed.
Water
Water is a necessity for a healthy life. Our conservation District helps by hosting water protection programs to ensure clean drinking water. It also helps manage our floodplains and stormwater to keep us safe.