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What
is a Soil & Water Conservation District? |
Soil
& Water Conservation Districts (SWCD),
established in 1937 under the Illinois
Soil and Water Conservation District
Act, are local units of government. The
Act gives SWCD's the responsibility to
provide technical information to
individuals and groups on methods of
soil and water conservation, and provide
natural resource inventory information
on properties slated for zoning
changes. Kane County Soil & Water
Conservation District was formed in 1944
and later combined with DuPage County.
There are 98 SWCD's in Illinois.
Who develops
the policies of
Kane-DuPage SWCD?
Kane-DuPage SWCD 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 District staff and the District
conservationist assigned by the U.S.
Department of Agriculture's Natural
Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
develop annual and long range plans
that direct the activities of the
District and NRCS.
Who funds the SWCD?
Districts have no taxing authority.
Funding is provided in part by the
Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA).
Districts offer several programs which
supplement IDOA funding. The additional
funding is utilized for operation
expenses and education programs.
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Each year
Kane-DuPage Soil & Water Conservation District presents
awards
at the annual meeting and dinner.
CLICK HERE for a list of our
award recipients. |
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USDA Nondiscrimination Statement
"The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits
discrimination in all its programs and activities on the
basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion,
age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation,
or marital or family status. (Not all prohibited bases
apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who
require alternative means for communication of program
information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.)
should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600
(voice and TDD).
To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA,
Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten
Building, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, D.C.
20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice or TDD). USDA
is an equal opportunity provider and employer." |
Freedom of Information Act Request Form |
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Informational
Brochures
Free brochures are available on a variety of
subjects. Drop by our officers and peruse the
selection! |
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Items for Sale
Various books, posters, flags and flagging tape can be
purchased.
For more
information |
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