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Jasper County SWCD Mission & History
The basic purpose of the Jasper County Soil Conservation
District is to provide assistance in maintaining and improving the environment
through proper land use and the practical application of necessary soil
building and conservation practices. Through the Jasper County District,
landowners and operators will have a better chance to work together and to
secure assistance with improving water quality and soil conservation.
The Jasper County Soil and Water Conservation District was established on April 20, 1948. Soil & Water Conservation Districts were established under the Illinois Soil and Water Conservation District Act in l937, and although a SWCD is a governmental body, it is not a branch of federal, state, or county government. Each District is classified as a "local unit 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. The District is governed by a five-member board of directors who are responsible for the conservation and wise use of our natural resources.
Who Funds SWCD?
Districts do not have a taxing authority. Funding is provided 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.
The Jasper County Soil and Water Conservation District was established on April 20, 1948. Soil & Water Conservation Districts were established under the Illinois Soil and Water Conservation District Act in l937, and although a SWCD is a governmental body, it is not a branch of federal, state, or county government. Each District is classified as a "local unit 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. The District is governed by a five-member board of directors who are responsible for the conservation and wise use of our natural resources.
Who Funds SWCD?
Districts do not have a taxing authority. Funding is provided 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.
