The Dallas Soil and Water Conservation District was
organized May 10, 1946 by local landowners who wanted to provide
leadership in helping people improve, conserve and sustain the soil and
water resources of Dallas County.
The Dallas Soil and Water Conservation District
is governed by five commissioners who are elected at general elections
on a nonpartisan basis for four-year terms. Only one commissioner
may reside in any single township. Current commissioners are listed at
the bottom of the page.
The district works closely with a number
of local, state, and federal agencies, as well as with local groups and
organizations.
In particular, the Iowa Department of Agriculture
and Land Stewardship, the Division of Soil Conversation and the USDA Natural
Resources Conservation Service have close ties. The district also
works with the Extension Service, Department of Natural Resources, County
Conservation Department, Pheasants Forever, Ducks Unlimited, Farm Service
Agency, Conservation Districts of Iowa, and the County Supervisors.
The Dallas Soil and Water Conservation District
is a legal subdivision of state government. Commissioners are responsible
for carrying out state laws and programs.
These include:
Sediment Control Law
Conservation Cost-Sharing
Water Quality Protection Projects
Resource Enhancement and Protection
Districts also play a key role in carrying out federal
programs including:
- The Conservation Reserve Program
- The Environmental Quality Incentives Program
- Conservation Compliance
- The Wetlands Reserve Program
- Conservation Planning
Districts offer services without regard to race, color,
national origin, sex, age, disability, political beliefs or marital
status.
Commissioners for 2009
Standing:
Ron Storm, Co-Treasurer from Adams Township
35272 I Avenue, Earlham, IA 50072 515-758-3859
Dan Golightly from Boone
Township.
34985 Ute Avenue,
Waukee, IA 50263 515-987-4961
Ray Harden from Spring
Valley Township.
2517 1st Street, Perry, IA 50220 515-465-5504
Seated:
Sam Spellman, Vice-Chairman from Grant Township
28923 190th Street, Woodward, IA 50276 515-438-2240
Doug Volz, Chairman from Beaver
Township.
12649 O Avenue, Bouton, IA 50039-8032 515-676-2815
Assistant Commissioner,
Doran Ryan, RC&D representative
24031 K Avenue, Adel, IA 50003 515-993-4788
