WHAT IS A CONSERVATION DISTRICT?
Conservation districts are local units of government that help people and communities care for land and natural resources through conservation programs, education, and on-the-ground support.
Local people.
Your neighbors and community leaders.
Local focus.
Addressing local needs and opportunities.
Local impact.
Stronger land, clean water, healthy communities.
How Conservation Districts Help
Your local conservation district is built around the needs of your land and your community.
And they can do more than most people realize.
Healthy soil,
productive land
Building and protecting the soil that keeps South Dakota's farms and communities thriving.
Clean water
for everyone
Protecting the clean water that communities, wildlife, and farms rely on.
Wildlife
and habitat
Helping South Dakota's wildlife thrive, from pollinator gardens to native grasslands and wetlands.
Trees, shrubs,
and native plants
Planting trees, shrubs, and native plants that protect the land and strengthen communities.
Funding, plans,
and partnerships
Connecting you with funding, programs, and a plan built around your goals.
Education
and outreach
Bringing conservation education to classrooms, communities, and people of all ages.
ABOUT SDACD
The statewide voice for local conservation.
South Dakota's 68 conservation districts work directly with landowners, farmers, and communities across the state. The South Dakota Association of Conservation Districts has supported them since 1942, making sure every district has the resources, training, and advocacy they need to serve the people closest to the land.