Menard County Soil and Water Conservation District

New Program Available...

The Menard County SWCD is partnering with Quail Forever on a new conservation program.  Click on the link below to view the press release from Quail Forever...

Quail Forever Pays Landowners to Establish Nesting Cover 

Or click on the next link to obtain an Application Form for this program...

Grassland Enhancement and Restorative Initiative Application Form

 

Our Mission

History

The Menard County Soil and Water Conservation District was established on May 26, 1944.  A Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is a governmental body created by state law for the express purpose of promoting the protection and conservation of the counties' and states' soil, water, and related resources.

The Soil and Water Conservation Districts Act (70 ILCS 405/3.01) defines districts as"...a public body corporate and politic..."  Although an SWCD is a governmental body, it is not a branch of federal, state, or county government.  Each SWCD is a local governmental entity and is very similar to a school district.  Classified as a "local unit of government," SWCD's are NOT and DO NOT have "Not for Profit" status unless applied for.

 

Our vision for the District is to be committed to a better environment by taking the lead to be the premier and best respected office through teamwork involving the community and directors.

Contact Information

      

 

 

 

 

           

  Rhonda Holliday                   District Conservationist    Rhonda.Holliday@il.usda.gov

   Leo Herzberger                         Soil Conservation Technician    Leo.Herzberger@il.usda.gov

SWCD Staff

 Julie Gillmore                 Administrative Coordinator    Julie.Gillmore@il.nacdnet.net

   Marilyn Kelton              Resource Conservationist Marilyn.Kelton@il.nacdnet.net

NRCS Staff