What is a
Conservation District?
The McCook County Conservation District helps farmers, landowners, and local communities care for the land, water, and wildlife around them. We provide practical guidance, programs, and support to keep our natural resources healthy for future generations.
Together, we support projects that improve soil, protect water, restore habitat, and strengthen our agricultural landscape.
Farmers
& Ranchers
Rural & Urban Landowners
Schools & Youth Programs
Local Agencies & Community Orgs
Programs & Services
Tree Sales & Planning
We are able to provide a variety of trees, shrubs, and berries for your landscaping, garden, pasture, or shelterbelt.
Technical Assistance
We collaborate with our partners to assist to design, plant, and maintain windbreaks, shelterbelts, and habitats.
Education & Outreach
We offer programs, workshops, and outreach that promote conservation awareness and stewardship.
Cost Share & Partnerships
Access funding and incentives for conservation through local, state, and federal partnerships.
Conservation Starts Local.
By working directly with the people who live and work on the land, the McCook County Conservation District helps protect natural resources today—and ensures that South Dakota’s landscapes stay productive and healthy for generations to come.
Spencer
Salem
Montrose
Canistota
Bridgewater
68
CONSERVATION DISTRICTS
stewarding South Dakota’s natural resources
4.2M
TOTAL
ACRES
of farm & ranchland stewarded by South Dakota producers
242K
WATERSHED MILES
supported by conservation efforts across the state
