Johnson County
Soil and Water Conservation District

Mission

Our mission is to clear our water by treating every acre with respect.

Vision

Yellow ConeflowerOur vision is a conservation partnership that provides leadership for the enhancement of Johnson County's natural resources and quality of life.

We see a county where our agricultural heritage, continued urbanization and production agriculture coexist in an environmentally and economically sustainable way.

We see a balanced landscape where productive land and natural resources are protected, restored and thriving.

Soil Commissioners

Delores Sedlacek (elected November 2010)
Nathan Moore (elected November 2008)
Kelley Putman (elected 2004-current term expires 2012)
Ed Ruppenkamp (re-elected November 2010)
Alex Schmidt (elected November 2008)

Our Team

Wendell Jones, District Conservationist, NRCS

Ruth Izer, Soil Conservationist, NRCS

Stephen Jerkins, Soil Technician, NRCS

Leiah Zimek, Soil Technician, NRCS
Joy Koch, Secretary, IDALS
Amy Bouska, Urban Conservationist, IDALS

Kate Giannini, County Conservationist, District

Grant Johnsen, Assistant Conservationist, District

Volunteer

Help conserve our resources through a wide variety of volunteer opportunities.

Get Involved