The Soil and Water Conservation District was founded on May 14, 1946 and has been dedicated to helping citizens and land owners protect and preserve land and water resources in Scott County. We are driven to work directly with landowners and agencies:
- to promote wise and sustainable use of our land and water resources
- to educate and inform the public of these uses
- to help solve problems within the district
- to serve as a county-wide natural resource information and referral center
MISSION: Promote and support the conservation of natural resources in Scott County through partnerships, trusted relationships and excellent service.
FUNCTION: To take available technical, financial, and educational resources and focus and coordinate them so that they meet the needs of the local land user for conservation of soil, water, and related resources.
ELECTED COMMISSIONERS:
- Chad Dexter – Chairperson
- Christine Bolte – Vice-Chairperson
- Joshua Witt – Co-Treasurer
- Lora Schmidt
- Tracey Kuehl
APPOINTED ASSISTANT COMMISSIONERS:
- Larry Thompson
- Al Werthmann
- Kathy Henningsen
STAFF:
Chanise Wise, Secretary, Iowa Department of Agriculture Land Stewardship, [email protected]
Kristen Fenderson, District Conservationist, Natural Resources Conservation Service, [email protected]
Jessica Kline, Soil Conservationist, Natural Resources Conservation Service, [email protected]
Commissioners (Left to right)
Chad Dexter, Christine Bolte, Joshua Witt, Lora Schmidt, Tracey Kuehl