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Grundy County Soil and Water Conservation District About Us |
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Mission Statement
The purpose of the Grundy County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is to construct and carry out a complete soil and water conservation program on all lands within Grundy County, Missouri. The district supervisors will work with all individuals, organizations and agencies interested in saving, maintaining and improving soil and water resources within the district.
History
The ominous dust storms that blew across the plains in the early 1930's set in motion the actions that have secured the commitment to soil conservation that we see today. The passage of the National Soil Conservation Service Act in 1936 paved the way for states to establish legislation that created Soil Conservation Districts. Missouri Senate Bill 80 was passed in 1943, and shortly thereafter, districts slowly began to form. The state saw the greatest increase in Soil Conservation Districts throughout the 60's. Grundy County formed its district in 1967. Today there are 114 districts, now known as Soil and Water Conservation Districts, operating to assist the private land owners of Missouri on a local level.
Cost-Share
The Cost-Share program offers financial incentives to assist landowners in implementing conservation practices. Building structures or developing other erosion control measures can often times can be an expensive endeavor. A 75% reimbursement of the expense of the practice helps to defray the costs and to encourage more landowners to participate. This program is funded by the Missouri Parks and Soils Tax. For more details on the Cost-Share program, click HERE.
| District Approved Cost-Share Practice List | ||||
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Practice |
Code |
Practice |
Code |
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| Permanent Vegetative Cover Practices | Water Impoundment Reservoirs | DWC-1 | ||
| -----------Establishment | DSL-1 | Sediment Retention, Erosion or Water Control Structure | DWP-1 | |
| -----------Improvement | DSL-2 | Sod Waterways | DWP-3 | |
| -----------Critical areas | DSL-11 | Planned Grazing System | DSP-3 | |
| -----------Confined Animal Feedlots | DSL-111 | -----------w/ Pond | DSP-33 | |
| -----------Enhancement | DSP-2 | -----------w/ Well | DSP-333 | |
| No-Till Systems | DSL-15 | |||
| Terrace Systems | Forest Plantation | DFR-4 | ||
| -----------w/o Tile | DSL-4 | Woodland Protection Through Livestock Exclusion | DFR-5 | |
| -----------w/ Tile | DSL-44 | Diversions | DSL-5 | |
***** Click HERE to see pictures and descriptions of the practices. *****
Loan Interest-Share
The Loan Interest-Share program offers a refund on a portion of interest paid on loans for the implementation of conservation practices. Practices not covered by the regular Cost-Share program and some equipment may be eligible under Loan Interest-Share. This program is funded by the Missouri Parks and Soils Tax. For more details on the Loan Interest-Share program, click HERE.
Partnerships
The United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Missouri Department of Natural Resources and many other public and private agencies aid the Grundy County Soil and Water Conservation District in the administration of programs and projects. All work in conjunction to accomplish the goals set forth in the county wide conservation plan.
Contact Info
Contact us by phone at: (660) 359-5685 ext. 3
Write or visit us us at:
Grundy Co. SWCD 3415 Oklahoma Ave. Trenton, MO 64683
