District Manager

Megen Dalton
megen.dalton@svswcd.org

(540) 534-3049

Megen Dalton joined the SVSWCD team as a Conservation Technician in October 1999.  In 2008 Megen became the District Manager.  Her responsibilities include general oversight of all Conservation District Programs as well as the oversight of the Conservation District staff members.


Operations Leader/Conservation Specialist

Elizabeth Dellinger
elizabeth.dellinger@svswcd.org

(540) 534-3031

Elizabeth joined the SVSWCD in May 2012 as the Administrative Coordinator. After serving the District for 2 years, Elizabeth’s duties were modified to include technical responsibilities related to agricultural BMP implementation.  She now serves the District as a Conservation Technician and Operations Leader and is responsible for the implementation of the Agricultural BMP Cost Share Program as well as managing the District’s finances.


Administrative Coordinator


Conservation Specialist/Education Coordinator

Megan Trice
megan.trice@svswcd.org

(540) 534-3051

Megan Trice joined the team as the District’s Residential Technician and Educational Assistant in September 2016.  After serving the District for a couple of years, her responsibilities expanded to include overseeing the District’s Rockingham County Septic Program, assisting with agricultural BMP implementation and coordinating education and outreach activities & educational programs.  Prior to joining the SVSWCD team she worked at the District as a contractual employee assisting with a large variety of duties.  Megan was an intern at the SVSWCD office for two semesters during her senior year of college.


Conservation & Dam Management Technician

Shelby Foosness
shelby.foosness@svswcd.org

(540) 534-3050

Shelby joined the SVSWCD team as a Conservation Technician in June 2022, and in this role, she will be assisting with agricultural BMP implementation. 


Conservation Technician

Chris Coggin
chris.coggin@svswcd.org

(540) 534-3072

Chris joined the SVSWCD team as a Conservation Technician in November 2022, and in this role, he will be assisting with agricultural BMP implementation.


Conservation Engineering Technician

Josh Walker
josh.walker@svswcd.org

(540) 534-3070

Josh joined the District as the Conservation Engineering Technician in July 2020.  Josh is responsible for performing a wide range of technical duties that pertain to the implementation of the SVSWCD’s activities, services and programs.  Responsibilities include regular contact with farmers and contractors to assist in the planning and layout of conservation practices.  Additionally, Josh prepares design packages for projects that require engineering.