Rockdale County Soil and Water Conservation District Board provides funding to Claire Cline, dedicated conservation member

CONYERS, GA—The Rockdale County Soil and Water Conservation District presented a $250 check to local conservationist member, Claire Cline, to assist her ongoing Pine Tree Farm restoration efforts. 

Cline’s tree farm in Coffee County was damaged from Hurricane Helene, a powerful tropical cyclone that devastated the Southeastern U.S. in September 2024. The storm caused widespread destruction and fatalities, prompting states of emergency in Florida and Georgia.

Cline makes the 7-hour round trip weekly to her farm working with Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC), and local forester and community members regarding her Pine Tree Farm Restoration. 

Many of the 40 Soil Water Conservation Districts donated funds to a general fund to assisti with Hurricane Helene disaster relief efforts. 

Pictured: RSWCD board members George Kelecheck, Tom Harrison, and Leslie Lamber gathered at the Whistle Post Tavern in Conyers to present a $250 check to conservationist Claire Cline. Board member Leslie Lambert could not attend due to a work schedule conflict.