Special Section: Rural Living Handbook


Welcome

Jackson Soil and Water Conservation District is a leader in providing scientifically based technical assistance, and financial resources in a manner that supports rural landowner abilities to implement best management practices enhancing the natural environment while protecting Jackson County’s cultural, social, and economic values.

Manure Exchange is LIVE!

As Jackson County farms get smaller, it has become harder to properly dispose of livestock manure and to protect our soil and water resources. The manure exchange offers a great way for livestock owners to dispose of manure and for gardeners, landscapers and other homeowners/farmers to find the black gold that is such a wonderful soil amendment.

Visit the Manure Exchange.

Day Camp

4-6th graders are invited to attend a week-long summer and range day camp! Come explore the great outdoors with the Jackson soil & Water Conservation District! Volunteers are also needed. For more information, please follow this link. (210 KB) "

Our Mission

The Jackson Soil and Water Conservation District will maintain an actively involved board, employ a professional staff, and utilize volunteers, natural resource experts, interested organizations, and federal, state, and local governments to help rural landowners improve the management of their land by:

» providing technical support
» seeking grants and other financial assistance
» providing one-on-one, on-the-ground site visits
» developing workshops and classes
» assisting in the development of individual landowner management plans and projects

Enhanced management of rural lands will reduce soil erosion; improve water quality, air quality, and fish and wildlife habitat to improve the quality of life for all Jackson County citizens.

Join Us

This web site is our way of sharing what we do with people who might otherwise never hear of us.

We welcome you to explore, ask questions, and invite others to join...