Preserving our natural resources & creating regenerative solutions.
Conservation is our passion.
Our mission is to conserve Jefferson County’s natural resources by coordinating financial, technical and educational assistance that helps both rural and urban communities implement sustainable solutions. In so doing, the district is authorized to undertake, sponsor, or participate in projects and activities which promote the conservation, development, maintenance and use of the land, water, trees and other natural resources of the district.
Featured Programs
Soil Testing
Knowing what is in your soil can help your garden thrive and can help improve the environment. The Conservation District provides free soil testing to Jefferson County residents.
High Tunnels
High tunnels extend growing seasons and allow for a controlled environment to sustainably grow. The Conservation District provides a cost-share program for urban growers interested in constructing and maintaining a high tunnel.
Workshops
The Conservation District offers educational workshops on a range of conservation practices, from cover cropping to water catchment.
Board Meetings
Public board meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm.
The next board meeting on Wednesday, November 19th, at 6:00 pm will be by videoconference.
Connect to the meeting virtually through Google Meet. Login information below.
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ksv-gurq-djd
Or dial: (US) +1 409-444-2844 PIN: 857 358 143#
If you would like to see an agenda in advance of the meeting, please contact our office.
“Always include local nature - the land, the water, the air, the native creatures - within the membership of the community.”
— Wendell Berry, Conserving Communities
