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DISTRICT OPERATIONS
Partners In
Resource Management
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Potential
Funding Sources
Supervisor Elections
Each Conservation District is run by a 5 member Board of
Supervisors. These Supervisors are elected during the general
election. There are 3 rural members, 1 urban and 1 at large
member on each District Board. These Supervisors serve
voluntarily. Persons interested in filing for election should
contact their local conservation district.
Conservation District Funding
In 1987, the Wyoming State Legislature granted Conservation
Districts the authority to tax up to one mill. Since that time,
several Districts have obtained mill levy funding. Several
Districts have also received the support of their County
Commissioners and therefore have opted not to request mill levy
funding. The Conservation Districts utilize their local funding
to address publicly identified priority programs and concerns.
Those programs initiated by Districts vary dependent on local
needs. Currently, local people support conservation efforts to
the tune of approximately $2 million.
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WACD - 517 E. 19th Street
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 632-5716 phone
(307) 638-4099 fax
Mission: The Wyoming Association of Conservation Districts provides
leadership for the conservation of Wyoming's soil and water
resources, promotes the control of soil erosion, promotes and
protects the quality of Wyoming's waters, reduce siltation of stream
channels and reservoirs, promote wise use of Wyoming's water, and
all other natural resources, preserve and enhance wildlife habitat,
protect the tax base and promote the health, safety and general
welfare of the citizens of this state through a responsible
conservation ethic. |