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Conservation Districts are local governmental subdivisions established under state law to carry out programs for the conservation, use and development of soil, water and related resources. The district works with land managers, local government agencies and other local interests in addressing a broad spectrum of resource concerns: erosion control, flood prevention, water conservation and use, wetlands, ground water, water quality and quantity, non-point source pollution, forest land protection, wildlife, recreation, waste water management and community development.
Cooper County Soil and Water Conservation District consists of a board of 5 supervisors elected to four year terms. Four of supervisors must own land in the supervisory area they were elected to and the fifth supervisor is the University County Extension official that is assigned to cooper county. The supervisory areas for the District are: 1. Lamine, Blackwater, Pilot Grove, Clear Creek Townships 2. Boonville, Clark Fork, Palestine Townships 3. Saline, Prairie Home, North Moniteau, South Moniteau Townships 4. Otterville, Lebanon, Kelly Townships
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State Cost Share Program: Funded by 1/2 of 1/10% sales tax for State Parks and Soils. Intended to provide financial incentives to landowners to install erosion control projects and practices they would not otherwise install.
Eligible practices through the State Cost Share Program in Cooper County:
 | DSL-1 Pasture and Hayland Planting |
| DSL-5 Diversion |
| DSL-11 Critical Area Seeding |
| DSL-44 Terraces |
| DSP-3 Planned Grazing System |
| DWC-1 Water Impoundment Reservoir |
| DWP-1 Sediment Retention/Erosion Control Structure |
| DWP-3 Waterways |
Loan Interest-share Program: Refunds to landowners a major portion of the interest they pay on commercial loans obtained to purchase no-till drills and planters, build livestock waste and watering facilities and construct traditional erosion-control practices. Also funded by 1/2 of 1/10% sales tax for State Parks and Soils.
| Layout and Design of erosion control practices |
| Conservation Planning |
| 10 FT. John Deere 750 No-till drill $6/acre plus $20 setup and delivery fee |
| 2 - 15 FT. John Deere 750 No-till drills $8/acre plus $25 service fee |
| Burn Equipment $20/day $100 deposit required |
| Root Plow $5/day |
| Staple Gun $15/day |
| Erosion Control Netting $.10/linear ft. |
| Staples $.08 each |
| Flags $.10 each |
INFORMATION /EDUCATION PROGRAM
| Poster Contest: Each year the Soil and Water Conservation District sponsors a poster contest for 4th, 5th, and 6th graders in Cooper County. District personnel visit the schools with conservation demonstrations, and give the students information on the poster contest. A winner is selected from each class and is awarded $5 and a blue ribbon -- which are presented at the Districts Annual Banquet. |
| Adult workshops: Each year the Soil and Water Conservation District sponsors various adult workshops and tours. |
AGRICULTURE APPRECIATION BANQUET
In March of each year the Soil and Water Conservation District along with Boonville's Chamber of Commerce show their appreciation for area farmers at the agriculture appreciation banquet. The banquet is held on the Tuesday of agriculture appreciation week.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or family status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326W, Whitten Building, 14th and Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call 202-720-5964 (voice or TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Page Written By Tim Viertel
Page Designed By Darlene Kraus
03/22/01