SKOWHEGAN - After 15 years of service, John Ackley of Skowhegan is leaving his post on the Somerset County Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors.

A professional forester who has worked in the forest industry in the Upper Kennebec Valley for 35 years, John has provided keen insight and leadership since becoming a District Supervisor in 2004. John served as Treasurer for the District throughout his time on the Board.

“John served the District long and well. He always brought a positive attitude to the board. He modeled cooperative decision-making, forged partnerships with other agencies, was a wealth of knowledge and an all-around great guy to work with,” says Ann Mefferd, chairperson of the Board of Supervisors. “He will be missed, but he continues the mission of stewardship through his leadership position in forestry."

The mission of the Somerset County SWCD is to promote the conservation and stewardship of soil, water, woodlands and wildlife habitat through outreach, education and technical services for the farmers, woodland owners, residents and municipalities of Somerset County. The District is governed by an all-volunteer Board of Supervisors representing the diverse interest of Somerset County. To learn more, visit Somerset SWCD on Facebook or at www.somersetswcd.org, email info@somersetswcd.org or phone 207-474-8323 x3.