Logan County Conservation Districts

The Soil Is A Heritage We Guard

About Us

The rich heritage of conservation in Kentucky began in Southern Logan County in 1940.  Progressive leaders from this predominantly agricultural region organized the South Logan Conservation District.  This was the first such District to be formed in the state.  The remainder of the county was established as the North Logan Conservation District in 1943.  All land in Logan County is included in the two Districts.

 

The boundary between the two Districts is a line approximately 1 mile North of US Hwy 68 and mostly parallel to the highway.  Each of the Districts differ in the dominate soil types and the contrasting topography.  The main reason for still continuing both of the districts is probably due more to historical tradition than anything else.

 

Each of the Districts are served by a seven member board of supervisors who are elected by voters within their respective boundaries.  The term of office is four years.  These boards meet monthly, choose a joint chairman, and conduct and promote the programs and affairs of the Districts in a coordinated fashion.  At the present time, a District Manager and a Soil Conservationist are full-time employees and the Administrative Assistant is part-time.

 

Districts operate under KY Revised Statutes, Chapter 262 and along with other Districts in the Commonwealth are sub-divisions of state government.  In 1993, the KY Legislature made changes in the law which better reflects the mission of Districts in administering conservation programs that affect all natural resources.

We Care About Our Communities

The Logan County Conservation Districts are for you and your community.  The Districts are involved in promoting the wise use and management of our natural resources in the community.

 

Educating landowners, community

 leaders, teachers and children with

 environmental and natural resource

materials and information.

 

Promoting our natural resources with news articles, tours, awards programs and providing conservation materials.

 

Cooperating with local, state, and federal agencies to provide assistance for

conservation articles.