Conservation Districts are local governmental subdivisions established under state law to carry out programs for the conservation, use and development of soil, water and related resources.  Districts are resource management agencies, coordinating and implementing resource and environmental programs at the local level in cooperation with federal, state and other local agencies.  Districts are organized, operated and funded on a county level.

any individual or group may request assistance whether they are a land owner or operator, public or private, urban or rural.  Farmers and other land owners may obtain conservation planning which addresses soil, water and woodland resources.  Developers, engineers and others may receive assistance with erosion and sedimentation control plan reviews and stream encroachment permit application assistance.  Environmental questions and complaints are assessed then referred to the proper agency.  Erosion and sedimentation complaints are handled by the district to educate and assist violators to correct the problem and comply with state regulations.  The district carries out an extensive environmental education program.