Contact
Marlene Schmidt or Chalee Braun(785) 457-3398
(855) 817-5320 (fax)
pottcoconservationdistrict@gmail.com
Physical Address
501 State StreetWestmoreland, KS 66549
Mailing Address
PO Box 246Westmoreland, KS 66549
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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:
Marlene (Molly) Schmidt Chalee Braun
District Manager Assistant District Manger
marlene.schmidt@ks.nacdnet.net chalee.braun@ks.nacdnet.net
785-457-3398 ext 104 785-457-3398 ext 103
Board of Supervisors:
Mark Kopp, Havensville, Chairman
Jody Reves, Westmoreland, Vice-Charman
Irene Johnson, Olsburg, Treasurer
Doug Ebert, St. George, Member
Steve Frank, Westmoreland, 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 ($12.50 for 100) 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-1575 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
Electric and Hand-held Truax Seed Slingers (free of charge)
Soil Compaction Tester Tool (free of charge)
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