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Soil & Water Conservation Districts

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East Cassia  

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Minidoka

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West Cassia  

Our Soil & Water Conservation Districts

The East Cassia, Minidoka, and West Cassia Soil & Water Conservation Districts (SWCD) are sub-units of state government, responsible for soil and water conservation activities within their boundaries.   All 3 Districts are managed by a board of district supervisors elected to the position by Cassia County and Minidoka County residents.  They serve voluntarily and without pay.  

  

The SWCD supervisors work with farmers and ranchers, cities, counties, and government agencies at all levels.  By encouraging basic conservation work on private land, SWCD activities help control soil erosion and improve water quality.                    

Mission Statement

To encourage responsible natural resource best management practices (BMP) which improve air, soil, and water quality while improving wildlife habitat.  And, to educate both youth and adults about our local conservation practices and needs.

Partnerships

Together with partner agencies, the SWCD strives to provide programs, education, and assistance to landowners for improving conservation practices in the Mini-Cassia area.

DISTRICT ACTIVITIES

FREE Community Education Classes on Conservation Topics provided by the Soil & Water Conservation Districts in Cassia & Minidoka Counties.

Community Conservation Class #2

Plant Whisperers:
Summer Gardening










Date:  Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Time:  7:00 pm - 8:30 am
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East Cassia SWCD

(From left to right)

 

Kurt Heward, Supervisor

Ken Woodworth, Treasurer

Steve Ward, Vice Chairman

Rob Cottle, Chairman

Hannah Sanders, Supervisor

Mark Webb, Associate Member

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Minidoka SWCD

(From left to right)

 

Jeff Schow, Supervisor

Lance Lovell, Treasurer

Luke Stevenson, Supervisor

Dusty Wilkins, Chairman

Reid Bowen, Vice Chairman

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West Cassia SWCD

(From left to right)

 

Ken Black - Treasurer

Jordan Searle, Vice-Chairman

Richard Kunau - Chairman

Chad Searle - Supervisor

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East Cassia SWCD & West Cassia SWCD

We are located in USDA Offices at

1361 East 16th Street

Burley, ID 83318

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208-572-3375

ewcswcd@gmail.com

Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00-2:00

Minidoka SWCD

85 East Baseline

Located at the Minidoka Fair Grounds

in the McGregor Building

Rupert, ID 83350

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208-436-4202

minidokaswcd@gmail.com

Office Hours:  Tuesday-Friday 9:00-2:00

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