Winnebago County Soil and Water Conservation District on the Land Conservation Assistance Network

Winnebago County Soil and Water Conservation District
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last updated: January 2023

Winnebago County Soil and Water Conservation District is a public body made up of citizens concerned with the protection of our natural resources. It is governed by a five-member board of directors elected by District landowners and residents. This board of directors, the Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) develop annual and long range plans that direct the activities of the District and NRCS.

In partnership with U.S.D.A. – Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Illinois Department of Agriculture, the District is able to assist landowners in controlling soil erosion by applying conservation practices on the land. In addition, the District participates in several county-wide activities to promote conservation and environmental education. Through the educational programs sponsored by the District, it is hoped that future generations will continue to help conserve our most valuable resources, soil and water

SWCDs are local, trusted resources that provide a wide variety of services that includes technical expertise and assistance towards resource management, conservation planning, outreach and education.

SWCDs work to protect Illinois’ greatest assets – the rich, fertile soils and water resources of the state through strategic conservation efforts. SWCDs, working in conjunction with agricultural as well as environmental stakeholders, have for decades over played a central role in efforts to protect and sustain the viability of Illinois’ natural resources for future generations.

SWCDs help to implement farm conservation practices, protect groundwater resources, conserve and restore wetlands/habitat, and work with other levels of government, homeowners, and developers to manage Illinois’ land in an environmentally sensitive manner.

Along with technical assistance the district will help you with developing conservation planning and implementing conservation practices with help from the state and federal agencies. Check out state and federal funding and technical assistance programs in Illinois.

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