Soil & Water Conservation Districts
East Cassia
Minidoka
West Cassia
Our Soil & Water Conservation Districts
The East Cassia, Minidoka, and West Cassia Soil & Water Conservation Districts (SWCD) are sub-units of state government, responsible for soil and water conservation activities within their boundaries. All 3 Districts are managed by a board of district supervisors elected to the position by Cassia County and Minidoka County residents. They serve voluntarily and without pay.
The SWCD supervisors work with farmers and ranchers, cities, counties, and government agencies at all levels. By encouraging basic conservation work on private land, SWCD activities help control soil erosion and improve water quality.
Mission Statement
To encourage responsible natural resource best management practices (BMP) which improve air, soil, and water quality while improving wildlife habitat. And, to educate both youth and adults about our local conservation practices and needs.
Partnerships
Together with partner agencies, the SWCD strives to provide programs, education, and assistance to landowners for improving conservation practices in the Mini-Cassia area.
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East and West Cassia
Soil & Water Conservation Districts
Minidoka
Soil & Water Conservation Districts
Upcoming Events
September
9-12 graders - Prepare
& Register for the
SPEECH CONTEST.
4-6 graders - Make
a POSTER on the
theme "One-Water".
October
12 Idaho State Land & Soil
Evaluation Event
17 Speech Contest
18 Posters Due
25 Division IV Meeting
November
7 - 9 IASCD Conference
14 Local Work Group Meeting
Kathy Poulton 1945-2023
We mourn the passing of Kathy Poulton. Kathy Poulton was an active West Cassia Supervisor for 14 years. She served as treasurer for the West Cassia board for 11 years. Kathy passed away on May 27 of this year. Kathy was active in many district projects including educational activities, the seedling tree sale, the Land & Soil Evaluation Event, financial matters, and personnel support. There will be scholarships awarded in Kathy’s name in the Spring of 2024. She will be missed.
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East Cassia SWCD
(From left to right)
Ken Woodworth, Treasurer
Mark Webb, Associate Member
Hannah Sanders, Supervisor
Rob Cottle, Chairman
Kurt Heward, Supervisor
Not Pictured:
Steve Ward, Vice Chairman
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West Cassia SWCD
(From left to right)
Ken Black - Treasurer
Kathy Poulton - deceased
Brent Stoker - Supervisor
Richard Kunau - Chairman
Jordan Searle, Vice-Chairman
Kyle Bowers - Associate Member
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Not Pictured:
Chad Searle, Member
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Minidoka SWCD
(From left to right)
Brian Kossman, Retired
Dusty Wilkins, Chairman
Reid Bowen, Vice Chairman
Aaron Firth, Member
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Not Pictured:
Lance Lovell, Treasurer
Luke Stevenson, Member
Jeff Schow, Member