Contact

Keri Harris
(785) 241-7201
frco.conservation@gmail.com
www.fccdks.org/

Address

343 West 23rd Street
Ottawa, KS 66067

Business Hours

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

Closed on all federal holidays

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Franklin County Conservation District

The Franklin County Conservation District is a political subdivision of state government, established in 1941 and charged with the conservation of the natural resources of Franklin County Kansas. 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. Many meetings and three elections were held before the patrons of Franklin County passed the resolution to form the Franklin County Conservation District. The official charter was signed on April 25, 1941, making it the 14th district formed in the state of Kansas. The Franklin County 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 lead 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 Franklin County and all residents.

Services We Offer:

Technical assistance for addressing resource concerns.
Financial assistance for implementing voluntary conservation practices. Applications accpeted Jan 2-Feb 29, 2024 for July 1 funds
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 available on our homepage https://www.fccdks.org/
Soil Health training opportunities (workshops and scholarships)
Youth scholarship opportunities
Educator workshops and scholarships for related workshop fees for local teachers

Equipment For Rent in Franklin County:

6-foot Great Plains No-till Drill, with three seed boxes (Seed, grass, forbes) available for rent IN Franklin County only. $150 minimum rental fee, plus $12/ac for over ten acres. Must have 40 HP tractor with hydraulics, pay with cash or check only.
Drip torches for use in conducting prescribed burns, two available. Must have Franklin County burn permit to borrow, no rental fee.