History of Soil Conservation Districts
During the 1930s, the Dust Bowl made the need to conserve natural resources, particularly soil, very clear. Agencies ranging from land grant universities to the Federal Emergency Relief Administration researched and implemented conservation practices throughout the nation. Eventually, the Soil Conservation Service (SCS) was created under the Soil Conservation Act of 1935 to develop and implement soil erosion control programs. Sometimes agencies working with conservation ended up competing with each other. Local leadership was needed to help coordinate their efforts and tie them into local conditions and priorities. Because of this, the US Congress developed a model soil conservation district law for consideration by state governments. In 1939, the state legislature passed an enabling act which established soil conservation districts in Idaho. Soil conservation districts were to direct programs protecting renewable natural resources. Idaho now has 51 soil conservation districts across the state. Jefferson Soil & Water Conservation District was created in 1951.
Pat Hendren - Chairman
Lanny Burtenshaw - Member
Ric Sterzer -Member
Ryan Holman-Member
Bob Harrop-Member
Joe Slagowski-Member
Allen Lovell-Member
Administrative Assistant - Linda Patterson
The Board of directors meet the second Thursday of each month at the USDA Service Center.
For additional information call (208)754-3210
Lanny Burtenshaw - Member
Ric Sterzer -Member
Ryan Holman-Member
Bob Harrop-Member
Joe Slagowski-Member
Allen Lovell-Member
Administrative Assistant - Linda Patterson
The Board of directors meet the second Thursday of each month at the USDA Service Center.
For additional information call (208)754-3210