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Lisa Sheppard-Hein
(785) 626-3149
lisa.sheppard-hein@ks.nacdnet.net

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1001 Sherman Street
Atwood, KS 67730

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9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tue:
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thu:
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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Rawlins County Conservation District

Our conservation district is a political subdivision of state government, established in 1946 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. 

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
  • Drip irrigation supplies
  • Live tree sale in the spring

Equipment For Rent:

10' Great Plains 1006nt No-Till Drill.  The renter will make a $250.00 deposit at the office when the drill is taken.  The deposit will be returned when the drill is returned in good condition and clean of any seed in the box.  The drill rent is $20.00 per metered acre, with a minimum rental of $100.00.  The renter will pay for the balance of the drill the day that they return it.  If the balance due is over $250 the deposit will be applied towards the final balance.  There is a $50.00 charge per day if the equipment is not back within on week unless the district approves the use for longer.

Weed Barrier Machine for rent from the conservation district.  The renter will make a $150.00 deposit at the office when the machine is picked up.  Rent will be 20c a foot when the weed barrier fabric is purchased through the district and 40c a foot when the weed barrier fabric is not purchased through the district.  There is a $25.00 charge per day if the equipment is not back within one week unless the district approves the use for longer.  

Coming soon is a Ranchworx Aerator!