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	About Us
		Conservation districts provide the departments of Environmental Protection (DEP), Agriculture (PDA) and Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) a way to implement a wide variety of environmental programs that best serve the agricultural, suburban and urban interests of their counties.
		The success of Conservation Districts is due in part to their ability to successfully work with local, state and federal agencies and private organizations.
		Pennsylvania's Conservation Districts are a model of effective government and among the most diverse, capable and active in the nation.
	www.mcconservation.org /aboutdistrict.html (165 words)

	BradfordCountyPa.Org -Conservation District
		Pennsylvania's conservation districts, established in 1945 under the Conservation District Law, are the local unit of State government that provides the link between the citizens and the multitude of local, State, federal natural resource management programs and agencies.
		Conservation Districts operate under the belief that conservation works best when local people, those who live and work in the area, play an active role in managing their natural resources.
		Because conservation districts are familiar with local issues they are able to identify and prioritize actions needed to manage the resources of a particular area.
	www.bradfordcountypa.org /OtherAgencies/ConservationDist.asp (277 words)

	Calhoun Conservation District
		Conservation Districts are locally controlled subdivisions of state government, created by concerned landowners, and administered by publicly elected boards of directors to promote the wise use and management of natural resources.
		Conservation Districts provide technical assistance and, in some cases, cost-share assistance, to individuals who seek to sustain and preserve their piece of Michigan.
		Conservation Districts address a wide range of environmental concerns including agricultural and urban erosion and sediment control, water quality protection, wetlands protection and enhancement, forest and pasture management, fish and wildlife habitat and other natural resource management issues.
	www.calhouncd.org (150 words)

	Flathead Conservation District
		Conservation districts (CDs) work locally to fulfill the state's policy to conserve soil, water, and other natural resources of the state.
		Conservation districts grew from public concern for the condition of our natural resources in the 1930s.
		Conservation districts work with federal and state agencies to identify and prioritize areas affected by NPS pollution.
	www.flatheadcd.org (382 words)

	Osceola-Lake Conservation District
		Conservation Districts have evolved in order to serve this new and expanding clientele, in addition to serving their agricultural customers.
		Conservation Districts are referred to as "gateways" in their local communities.
		Conservation Districts have a wide variety of resource professionals available to assist you and your conservation needs: foresters/wildlife biologists, water quality specialists, resource technicians, soil erosion control agents, conservation education specialists, and more.
	www.osceolalakecd.org (725 words)

	Soil & Water Conservation District (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The law directs Districts to conserve soil and water resources, control sediment and erosion, reduce floodwater, preserve natural resources, assist in the drainage and irrigation of agricultural lands, preserve wildlife and protect public lands.
		District Directors decide activities of the District and are responsible for its operational management.
		The District’s dedication has been established by increased assistance provided to the agricultural community, private landowners and municipalities and by the many partnerships we have established with various local, county, state and federal governmental agencies.
	www.co.suffolk.ny.us /webtemp3.cfm?dept=18&id=441 (370 words)

	Lebanon County Conservation District
		The Lebanon County Conservation District was organized at the request of county citizens to provide conservation of the soil, water, woodland and wildlife resources; to assist in watershed protection and flood prevention; to preserve the tax base; and to protect and promote the health and general welfare of the people of the county.
		Lebanon County was declared a Conservation District by the county Commissioners on May 23, 1949, in accordance with the provisions of the "Soil Conservation Law" of 1945, Act 217 of the Pennsylvania General Assembly.
		The District recognizes and respects the position and policies of all federal, state, and local agencies, organizations and individuals working in the county who have responsibilities or an interest in the field of soil and water conservation, land use planning and related types of work.
	www.lccd.org (419 words)

	Clackamas County (OR) Soil and Water Conservation District \| Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program \| US EPA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation District's mission is to assist the communities and landowners in their efforts to conserve, restore, enhance and protect the natural resources of Clackamas County, Oregon.
		Since then, the District has been promoting and implementing voluntary natural resource conservation projects with landowners by providing leadership, education, outreach, and improved access to state and federal cost share assistance in both urban and rural communities.
		Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District plays a lead role in the locally led conservation process by working with landowners to meet their conservation objectives.
	www.epa.gov /oppbppd1/PESP/member_pages/ccswcd.htm (177 words)

	What's New at the Susquehanna County Conservation District
		The Susquehanna County Conservation District is pleased with the success of the 2006 Susquehanna County Envirothon competition.
		Representatives from the Conservation District, the Department of Environmental Protection, and Army Corps of Engineers, among others, spoke on a variety of topics including environmental regulations, earth disturbance permitting, enforcement issues, and pertinent updates.
		District Manager, Jim Garner gave an overview of the Susquehanna Conservation District, District programs, and staff in his introduction.
	www.suscondistrict.org /new.htm (2729 words)

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		The Petition is to be submitted to the conservation district in the county in which the land is located.
		If the land comprising the proposed district is located in two or more counties, the Petition should be filed in the county where the majority of the acreage is located with copies of all related materials being sent to the other conservation district involved.
		The conservation district shall forward copies of all documentation received from the Division of Conservation to the individual landowners and copies of approved certifications to the local property valuation administrator's office.
	www.conservation.ky.gov /NR/rdonlyres/F8809831-BD94-489A-8AAB-09573271A359/0/StepsforForminganAgDistrict121304.doc (1079 words)

	Catawba County Soil & Water Conservation District
		The Catawba Soil and Water Conservation District is a local organization working with Residents, agencies and business owners to plan and direct programs for the conservation and development of natural resources.
		Conservation of our natural resources is a continuous responsibility, Our goal, with the public's help, is to assure that our county's natural resources are managed wisely to ensure a quality environment now and for the future.
		The Catawba Soil and Water Conservation District's mission is to ensure a quality urban and rural environment with clean water, protected soil resources, properly managed forest and wildlife, and an environmentally, economically and culturally viable agricultural community.
	www.catawbacountync.gov /depts/soilwater (211 words)

	Wayne County, PA - Conservation
		The Wayne Conservation District was established in 1955.
		During its' early years the District was primarily involved in agriculture and watershed protection as a result of the devastating floods experienced by Wayne County.
		Education is one of the highest priorities of the Wayne Conservation District.
	www.co.wayne.pa.us /?pageid=2 (757 words)

	Delaware County Conservation District Homepage
		The District is guided by a board of volunteer directors appointed by County Council from a list of nominations from concerned groups throughout the County.
		The mission of the Conservation District is to ensure the wise use of Delaware County's natural resources and to protect and restore the natural environment through the conservation of its soil, water, and related resources.
		The Conservation District with the direction and participation of the District Board will support, promote, and execute programs, regulations, and individual efforts, which are consistent with this goal.
	www.delcocd.org (538 words)

	Maryland Soil Conservation Districts-Info. and Links Goals
		The Cecil Soil Conservation District is located in the northeast corner of the state and is bounded on the west by the Susquehanna River and the Chesapeake Bay.
		The Charles Soil Conservation District serves an area that is changing rapidly from rural gricultural to suburban residential, commercial and industrial land uses.
		Although the district's main priority is to provide the agricultural community with technical assistance to conserve valuable soil and water resources, development pressures have generated an increased work load.
	www.mascd.net /scds/MDSCD05.htm (4439 words)

	Teton County - Conservation District (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The District is governed by a board of five supervisors who are elected by county residents, and two Urban supervisors appointed by the City Council.
		An important function of the District is to inform landowners and occupants of the benefits derived from wise use of the soil and water resources in the community.
		One of the major purposes of the District is to acquaint the urban people, who comprise a large percentage of the total population of the District, with the need for conservation.
	www.tetoncomt.org /conservationdistrict/index.aspx (394 words)

	About Conservation Districts
		Across the United States, nearly 3000 conservation districts -- almost one in every county -- are helping local people to conserve land, water, forests, wildlife and related natural resources.
		Districts often have minimal budgets, and may not be able to meet their conservation goals without volunteer help.
		Districts need help with everything from planting seedlings in wetland restoration projects to filing in the office.
	www.nacdnet.org /about/aboutcds.htm (1024 words)

	Westmoreland Conservation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Conservation Districts operate under the philosophy that the best way to advance the cause of conservation is to help local citizens become better environmental stewards.
		Conservation Districts are unique subdivisions of state government; the only local unit of government responsible for coordinating the conservation of our soil, water, land, forests, and other natural resources.
		Districts are governed by a volunteer board of directors, made up of area farmers and other interested members of the public, such as woodlot owners, each with a vested interest in the county's natural resources.
	www.wcdpa.com (286 words)

	SD Conservation.org
		The Lincoln Conservation District was established in 1941 and is located in southeastern South Dakota with the state of Iowa on its’ eastern border and the city of Sioux Falls on its’ northern border.
		A Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) camp was located on the county’s southern border to assist with unemployment and soil erosion problems that existed in the area.
		The District, with assistance from the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) and other federal and state agencies, is committed to helping livestock producers develop agricultural waste control structures and agricultural waste plans for their operating units.
	www.sdconservation.org /Districts/lincoln.html (565 words)

	Van Buren Conservation District (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Michigan's Conservation Districts are "unique" local units of State Government, that utilize state, federal and private sector resources to to assist people with the wise use and protection of the natural resources on their lands.
		Conservation Districts continually scan the needs of their local communities, work in partnership with others involved in conservation to set local priorities, and develop action plans to solve natural resource problems.
		The Van Buren Conservation District is governed by a locally elected, five-member Board of Directors.
	www.vbco.org /vbcd.asp (136 words)

	Fayette County Groundwater Conservation District Home Page
		Groundwater conservation districts created as provided by this chapter are the state's preferred method of groundwater management through rules developed, adopted, and promulgated by a district in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
		It is understood that, through the confirmation election of the District, the landowners relinquished some of their control over that right for the collective benefit of the community which the District serves.
		The District has adopted the principle of “education first” and regulation as a last resort in their effort to encourage conservation of the resource.
	www.fayettecountygroundwater.com (640 words)

	Thurston Conservation District
		The Thurston Conservation District was formed back in 1948 by the residents of the county.
		Conservation Districts (CDs) are legal subdivisions of state government that administer programs to conserve natural resources.
		The Chehalis District Alliance is hosting a workshop “Restoring the Riverbanks” on Wednesday, October 18th from 6-8 pm at the Swede Hall in Rochester.
	www.thurstoncd.com (303 words)

	Northampton County Conservation District (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Northampton County Conservation District was founded in 1961 when a group of farmers joined together to promote the use of conservation practices to protect soil and water resources in Northampton County.
		The Northampton County Conservation District stands ready to assist you in solving your soil and water conservation problems.
		The Northampton County Conservation District serves a range of agricultural and urban interests and participates in a wide variety of resource programs.
	www.northampton.pacd.org (153 words)

	Kenton County - Conservation District
		Your conservation district is a local unit of government responsible for carrying out a comprehensive program to protect our soil, water, and other natural resources.
		The county conservation district is a part of the Kentucky Division of Conservation under the Kentucky Department for Natural Resources.
		The mission of the Kenton County Conservation District is to ensure that sound land use activities, the prevention of soil erosion, water quality protection, and other environmental quality issues are given due consideration and priority in the management of Kenton County's natural resources.
	www.kentoncounty.org /conservation_district/index.html (162 words)

	Soil and Water Conservation District
		The DeKalb County Soil and Water Conservation District was organized in March of 1947.
		Soil and Water Conservation District Employees are DeKalb County employees.
		Most district activities and operating activities are supported by a small yearly State allocation, and by monies raised by District services.
	www.dekalbnet.org /County_Departments/soil.htm (626 words)

	Soil and Water Conservation District (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Loudoun Soil and Water Conservation District is a political subdivision of the Virginia state government.
		The district also promotes educational and technical programs in the field of natural resources conservation, provides advice on the handling of conservation issues to governmental entities and private citizens, and administers programs aimed at specific goals.
		District directors, staff, and representatives of cooperating agencies meet the first Wednesday of each month at 4:00 p.m.
	www.loudoun.gov /advisory/soil.htm (168 words)

	Susquehanna County Conservation District (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Susquehanna County Conservation District provides information and technical assistance to assist people and communities in the wise use of their natural resources.
		The district is guided at the local level by a Board of Directors and at the state level by the State Conservation Commission.
		The Susquehanna Conservation District is a member of the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts, a nonprofit organization that supports, enhances, and promotes Pennsylvania's conservation Districts and their programs.
	www.suscondistrict.org (127 words)

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