Mini-Cassia
Soil and Water Conservation Districts
East Cassia, Minidoka, and West Cassia Soil & Water Conservation Districts
Board of Supervisors
Supervisors for the Soil and Water Conservation Districts are landowners or farmers in Cassia and Minidoka Counties who volunteer their time. They are interested in farming issues and want to make a positive difference in their communities.
​Serving as a Supervisor is a great opportunity to learn how to improve your own operation as well as helping to make a difference within our community. If you are interested in serving on the Soil & Water Conservation District in your area, contact a current board member or call one of the SWCD offices for information.
CONTACT US:
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Cassia Office: 208-572-3375
Minidoka Office : 208-436-4202
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Minidoka Admin: Sharon
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Cassia Admin: Rachelle
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Cassia Information & Education Specialist: Doreen
East Cassia Board
Chairman : Rob Cottle
Vice Chairman: Kurt Heward
Treasurer : Ken Woodworth
Supervisor: Hannah Sanders
Supervisor: Brogan Higley
Associate Supervisor: Mark Webb
Associate Supervisor: Steve Ward
Minidoka Board
Chairman : Dusty Wilkins
Vice Chairman:
Treasurer : Lance Lovell
Supervisor: Luke Stevenson
Supervisor: Jeff Schow
West Cassia Board
Chairman: Richard Kunau
Vice Chairman: Jordan Searle
Treasurer : Ken Black
Supervisor: Chad Searle
Supervisor: Scott Yost
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Congratulations to
Richard Kunau
IASCD President!
​​​​​​​​​​​Richard began serving on the West Cassia Soil & Water Conservation District Board in January of 2005. He had always been curious about the Soil and Water Conservation District. Serving on the board has given him a chance to be involved in the farming community in a positive way. Richard likes being able to learn about new farming methods and getting to know new people. Richard assists and supports district activities and continues to look for ways to increase funding for conservation work in our communities.
Richard’s farming experience goes way back. He started working with his brother as a young teenager in Jr. High school. They currently grow corn and alfalfa for a local dairy. Richard as 2 daughters, Delaney and Rayn (rain). Richard likes to spend time snowmobiling and following his girls to activities. He also enjoys farming, working on equipment, implementing new conservation ideas and improvements, and especially enjoys the planning stages of preparing for each new growing season.
Richard currently serves as chairman of the Soil District’s Project Committee for the Mini-Cassia area where they address soil health, water issues, and conservation education for the community. Richard is the Chairman for the West Cassia Soil & Water Conservation District where he has served for 20 years. He is in his 10th year serving as the Director for Division IV (covering 11 Soil Conservation Districts in Southern Idaho) and has served as Treasurer for the IASCD Board of Directors for 9 years.
In November 2024, Richard was selected to serve as the IASCD President (Idaho Association of Conservation Districts). In this position, he will represent all 50 Conservation Districts in the state of Idaho. Richard works with 5 other Division Directors around the state to improve opportunities for landowners and local soil districts. They work with lobbyists and legislators to improve and increase conservation opportunities.