Jackson County Department

JACKSON COUNTY SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Functions, Objectives, and Duties

The District exists to carry out a program for resource development and conservation of our natural resources. This is accomplished by assisting land users in the proper care and use of land as it relates to conservation of our natural resources. The main objective is to provide a quality environment and higher standard of living while protecting our natural resources.

The district will do so by providing the following assistance:: Work to control erosion and improve water quality through encouraging best management practices.
Encourage wise use of natural resources and discourage practices that degrade the aesthetic quality of our county.
Support, be familiar with and keep abreast of regulations and laws pertaining to clean water, erosion and sedimentation, and agricultural waste management.
Cooperate with local regulatory agencies in the education of landusers about good stewardship of our natural resources.
Expand current educational programs in schools and to the public to increase awareness of natural resources and the importance of conservation.
Provide technical assistance, free of charge, to all landusers of Jackson County.
Provide financial assistance to our agricultural community for the installation of best management practices as prescribed by the policies and procedures of federal and state programs.