Wilson County Conservation District

Our conservation district is a political subdivision of state government, established on February 2, 1940 and charged with the conservation of the natural resources of our county. We provide technical and financial assistance to address resource concerns while providing educational opportunities to create environmentally-literate Kansans.

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

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.

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.  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. 

We are hiring a SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICIAN.  
Responsibilities include visiting landowners, evaluating field conditions and conservation best management practices, designing practices, overseeing construction, checkout, and related field and office duties. Starting pay is $40,736 per year with an annual $4,800
health insurance incentive to be provided in lieu of health insurance.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or GED. Requirements include a background in conservation or agriculture (a two-year degree with agriculture classes will substitute for background in conservation or agriculture), an ability to communicate effectively and work well with people, a valid Kansas state driver's license or ability to acquire one within 90 days of establishing residency, and a successful security background investigation clearance as required by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. To obtain information on the application process contact Wilson County Conservation
District, 930 N 2nd ST., Fredonia, Kansas, 66736, 620-378-2866.  Applications must be received by July 22, 2026.

Services We Offer:

• Technical assistance for addressing resource concerns
• Financial assistance for implementing voluntary conservation practices
• Educational programs for schools and community groups
• Custom blended seed orders including native grass, cool season grass, pollinator mixes, cover crops, and food plot mixes 
• Marking flags for sale for agricultural use
• Conservation contractors list for services
• Soil Health training opportunities (workshops and scholarships)
• Youth scholarship opportunities
• Educator workshops
• Scholarships to local teachers for fees on environmental education and other natural resources conservation-related workshops 

Equipment For Rent: Prescribed Burning Equipment

Photos & Videos

Native Plant Hay Meadow near Coyville, Wilson County, Kansas

Diane Hess -- 2025 Wilson County Grasslands Award recipient

Nunnenkamp Farms represented by Ty and Gracie Nunnenkamp and daughter and Tucker Nunnenkamp