Contact

Chalee Braun or Marlene (Molly) Schmidt
(785) 376-8200
(855) 817-5320 (fax)
pottcoconservationdistrict@gmail.com

Physical Address

501 E. State Street
Westmoreland, KS 66549

Mailing Address

PO Box 246
Westmoreland, KS 66549

Business Hours

Sun:

Closed

Mon:

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Tue:

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Wed:

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Thu:

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Fri:

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Sat:

Closed

Closed Federal Holidays

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Pottawatomie County Conservation District

Our Mission: To promote the conservation of, and education regarding, our natural resources and their importance for all citizens in the present and the future.

Overview: Conservation Districts had their beginning in the 1930’s when Congress, in response to national concerns over mounting erosion and dust storms, enacted the Soil Conservation Act of 1935. The Pottawatomie County Conservation District is a political subdivision of state government, established on February 15, 1945.

Our conservation district provides technical assistance, financial assistance and educational services related to the conservation of our natural resources to the public free of charge, thanks to our county and state operating funds. We provide these services to address resource concerns while providing educational opportunities to create environmentally literate Kansans. We have a partnership with the federal agency: Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) located in the same office. As a grassroots, locally led organization we are dedicated to getting conservation on the ground; conservation that benefits all Kansans by providing cleaner water, more productive soils.

We are the local source for cost-share funding for the installation of best management practices for preserving and improving water quality and soil health. We administer multiple cost-share assistance programs which provide economic and environmental benefits direct to our county and all residents.

Staff:

Chalee Braun Marlene (Molly) Schmidt
District Manager District Manager
chalee.braun@ks.nacdnet.net marlene.schmidt@ks.nacdnet.net
785-457-3398 ext 2103 785-457-3398 ext 2104

Board of Supervisors:

Steve Frank, Westmoreland - Chairman

Roger Anderson, Wamego - Vice-Charman

Doug Ebert, St. George - Treasurer

Scott Brunkow, Onaga - Member

Doug Umscheid, Wamego - Member

(Contact the District if requesting more contact information)

Services We Offer:

Technical Assistance for Addressing Resource Concerns
Financial Assistance for Implementing Voluntary Conservation Practices
Educational Programs for Schools and Community groups.--NPS Watershed Enviroscape Model for Demonstration (other tools upon request)
Conservation Speech, Poster, Limerick, Essay & Photo Contests
Custom Blended Seed Orders including Native Grass and Pollinator Mixes
Rubber Anti-Seep Collars & Clamps
Concrete & Rubber Tire Tanks and Wildlife Escape Ramps
Spring Boxes and Metal Lids
Marking Flags for Sale for Agriculture uses such as Marking Gardens, Seedling Plantings, Field work layout, etc.
Conservation Contractors List for Services
Soil Health Training opportunities (workshops and scholarships)---Rainfall Simulator for Demonstration
Youth Scholarship opportunities (Envirothon, Range Youth Camp and 4-H Discovery Days)
Educator Workshops and Scholarships for Related Workshop Fees for Local Teachers

Equipment For Rent or Use:

1006NT Great Plains Drill: To be used in Pottawatomie County only

10 foot Drill, 7.5 Inch Spacings, 3/4 Ton Truck to Transport, Needs 65-75 HP Tractor to Operate, Requires Hook-Up with Two Hydraulic Hoses, Clevis Style Hitch (1" & 1 1/4" pins), MAXIMUM 20 MPH Transport Speed, 40 Lbs of Tire Pressure

$15 per acre up to 50 acres, $17.50 for 51-75 ac, $20.00 for 76-100 ac, $25.00 for acres over 100, $150 minimum, $150 Deposit before pick up and use

Electric and Hand-held Truax Seed Slingers (free of charge)

Soil Compaction Tester Tool (free of charge)

Resources: Kansas Conservation Assistance Directory