District Operations

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.

Educational Program Resources for Conservation Districts

Education Program Links
Links to sites promoting natural resource and agriculture conservation.  Links to Wyoming Ag in the Classroom, Project WET, Project Learning Tree, etc.

Agriculture - Bringing you water for Life - Coalition for Wyoming Water

Ditch Rights
A publication from the State Board of Control regarding the legal aspect of ditch rights and easements.

Living on a Small Acreage
A publication by the State Board of Control that addresses irrigation issues tied to small acreages in Wyoming.