The Conservation District offers many services for the citizens of Sedgwick County, including a quarterly newsletter, conservation education, state cost-share funds, technical assistance from the Natural Resource Conservation District (NRCS) staff on conservation practices, and two drills for rent.
History
Severe soil erosion problems in the "Dust Bowl" days prompted the passage of the Conservation District Law by Kansas Legislature in 1937, which lead to the formation of conservation districts in Kansas. Chartered on April 3, 1945 Sedgwick County Conservation District was the 47th out of 105 Kansas districts formed between 1938 and 1953.
Across the state, 105 conservation districts (one in every county) provide local leadership by helping the local people address their natural resource needs.
Severe soil erosion problems in the "Dust Bowl" days prompted the passage of the Conservation District Law by Kansas Legislature in 1937, which lead to the formation of conservation districts in Kansas. Chartered on April 3, 1945 Sedgwick County Conservation District was the 47th out of 105 Kansas districts formed between 1938 and 1953.
Across the state, 105 conservation districts (one in every county) provide local leadership by helping the local people address their natural resource needs.
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Our office is also part of a USDA Service Center! A service center is a single location where customers can access the services provided by the Farm Service Agency and Natural Resources Conservation Service. In some locations, USDA Rural Development agencies are also present. In our Wichita office, our federal partners are the: USDA Farm Service Agency (316) 721-6127 Ext. 2 USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (316) 721-6127 Ext. 3 |
Board of Supervisors
The District Board meets the second Tuesday of each month for regular monthly board meetings. They establish local priorities, set policy, and administer non-regulatory conservation programs during monthly board meetings. The supervisors are not paid a salary, they all volunteer their time and dedication to the protection of our natural resources.
An annual meeting is held each February to report district activities and accomplishments since the last annual meeting and to advertise district programs. An election is also conducted to fill a three year term for position of supervisors.
The District Board meets the second Tuesday of each month for regular monthly board meetings. They establish local priorities, set policy, and administer non-regulatory conservation programs during monthly board meetings. The supervisors are not paid a salary, they all volunteer their time and dedication to the protection of our natural resources.
An annual meeting is held each February to report district activities and accomplishments since the last annual meeting and to advertise district programs. An election is also conducted to fill a three year term for position of supervisors.
Steve Hermann: Chairperson
Greg Winterscheidt: Vice-Chairperson
Virgil Hill: Treasurer
Larry Kincheloe: Member
Doug Kohls: Member
Greg Winterscheidt: Vice-Chairperson
Virgil Hill: Treasurer
Larry Kincheloe: Member
Doug Kohls: Member
Susan Erlenwein: Advisor
Abby Sroufe: Advisor
Abby Sroufe: Advisor
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