Wabaunsee County Conservation District

The Wabaunsee County 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.  The Wabaunsee County Conservation District became the 98 conservation district to be formed in Kansas on October 7, 1949. 

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.
• Conservation Day coordinated with the K-State Research & Extension Service, Wabaunsee County - 3rd-6th grades
• Conservation Poster Contest for K-8th grade
• Junior High Science Fair support
• 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 ($10 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 for participating in the Envirothon and attend the Range Youth Camp
• Scholarships for workshop fees for local teacers to attend

Equipment For Rent:

10' Great Plains No-till drill - with three seed boxes (seed, grass, forbes) available to rent in Wabaunsee County ONLY.

Requirements:  $250 damage deposit paid along with reviewing and signing a drill rental agreement prior to getting the drill.

Drill rents for:  $10 per meter acre      Minimum:  $100 for 10 acres or less     $1 discount per meter acre for 50 acres or more of cropland planted.  No discount will be given if planting into grass stand.

Transporting the drill:  1/2 ton or larger pickup would be best preferred.  A tractor with at least a 75 or more horse power with hydraulics to run the drill.

Root Plow - $100 deposit is required (refundable deposit).  The root plow trailer has a 2" ball hitch.