Triangle Blog Blog: Interview: Gail Hughes, Candidate for Orange County Soil and Water Board of Supervisors

Believes that the biggest threat to soil and water quality is the use of outdated technology on farms.

- Believes that the biggest threat to soil and water quality is the use of outdated technology on farms.

Energy & the Environment

As of May 5, 2025, Gail McKee Hughes did not have a website or any information online.

Administration

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Gail McKee Hughes

- A soil and water conservation district supervisor is 1 member of a board of 5 supervisors that works to improve the soil and water quality in the county through education. 
- The board of supervisors provide technical and financial assistance to help land users maintain their land and surrounding ecosystems. 
- The board of supervisors design long term conservation programs that teach environmental care, pollution reduction, and provide incentives for using these practices, especially for agricultural workers. 
- The board of supervisors provide short term educational services like competitions, field days, and workshops to educate the public on conservation. 
- Soil and water conservation district supervisors are elected to 4 year terms in non-partisan races. However, 2 of the board members are appointed by the state soil and water commission. 

Member of board of supervisors that creates aid programs and educates people on environmental conservation. 