Cheyenne County Conservation District

Our conservation district is a political subdivision of state government, established in 1949 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 an 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 also the lead agency for the South Fork Republican River RCPP. Eligible landowners along the Republican River may apply for cost-share assistance through NRCS. Eligible practices include: phreatophyte removal; upgraded watering facilities for livestock; redrilling of livestock wells due to water depletion; and conversion of failing windmills to solar pumps for livestock watering. Applications for RCPP are accepted year-round, and by following the ACT NOW funding process, applications can be preapproved for funding as soon as NRCS staff completes the application ranking and review.  This will facilitate a quicker turn-around for participants to enter into a contract.

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. Brome and fescue also available.
• Marking flags for sale for agriculture uses ($15 for 100) such as marking gardens, seedling plantings, field work layout, etc.
• Conservation contractors list for services
• Soil Health training opportunities (workshops and scholarships)
• Youth scholarship opportunities
• Educator workshops and scholarships for related workshop fees for local teachers

Equipment For Rent:

• Weed Barrier Machine for laying landscaping fabric for windbreaks, gardens and landscaping