4833 Owen Center Road
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 965-2392, x3 FAX (815)
965-2447
The District is a locally operated unit of government functioning under Illinois law, to promote protection, maintenance, improvement and wise use of the soil, water and related resource.
NEWS & EVENTS
NOW AVAILABLE
Mini-Composters - $45
22" tall & 16" wide
Monday, August 31 @ 9:00 a.m.
Board Meeting
Agenda
Winnebago County SWCD
reaches milestone
70th Anniversary
70th Anniversary News Release
SWCD Celebrates 70
years and Recognizes Value of CRP
QUICK LINKS
Rain Barrel Brochure
NRI Applications & Info.
WEBSITE CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION
(click here for detailed directions)
What is a Soil & Water Conservation District?
Soil & water Conservation Districts (SWCD), established in 1937 under the Illinois Soil and Water Conservation District Act, are local units of government. The Act gives SWCD'S the responsibility to provide technical information to individuals and groups on methods of soil and water conservation, and provide natural resource inventory information on properties slated for zoning changes. Winnebago County Soil and Water Conservation was formed in 1940. For a short history of the Winnebago County Soil and Water Conservation District click here.
Who develops the policies of the Winnebago County SWCD?
Winnebago County Soil and Water Conservation District is a public body made up of citizens concerned with the protection of our natural resources. It is governed by a five-member board of directors elected by District landowners and residents. This board of directors, the Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) develop annual and long range plans that direct the activities of the District and NRCS.
Who funds the SWCD?
Districts have no taxing authority. Funding is provided by the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA). Districts offer several programs which supplement IDOA funding. The additional funding is utilized for operation expenses and education programs.
Site updated on: 08/27/2010