Mission Statement

Our mission is to promote soil conservation and water quality to landowners, operators, and residents of Story County by providing technical information and financial assistance.

At the Story County Soil and Water Conservation District, we prioritize equity and environmental justice by championing fair access to resources and opportunities to all residents of Story County. Our mission to conserve, protect, and enhance resources for present and future generations means we focus our programming on engaging diverse stakeholders, offering tailored solutions, addressing disparities, and empowering communities through education. Through our outreach programs, conservation planning and continuous monitoring, all residents of Story County benefit from our natural resources equitably and sustainably.  

Story County SWCD’s 5-Year Soil and Water Resource Conservation Plan was adopted on October 21, 2021.

Priority Goals

1. Identify problem areas in the county and work to promote conservation practices with landowners/farmers who manage problem areas.
2. Keep abreast of progress towards spending down assistance dollars available in the county and be proactive about promoting programs with available funds.
3. Through better communication create a “culture of conservation” among citizens of the county, both rural and urban.
4. Serve as a conduit of conservation program information for landowners.
5. Reach out to underserved landowners.
6. Enhance SWCD & Story Co. NRCS and IDALS staff networking with other stakeholders.
7. Story Co. SWCD Commissioners are effective local and regional advocates for conservation.