History
The Douglas County Conservation District was formed by farmers and landowners at referendum held on August 17-20, 1945. Most farmers believed that a soil conservation district would be of great help in solving the serious erosion problems of the county.
Two farmers, Emil Heck of Lawrence and Wilson Counts of Baldwin, were appointed supervisors by the State Soil Conservation Committee. On January 4, 1946, Homer Gerstenberger of Eudora, George Butell of Baldwin and Leslie Dermeritt of Clinton were elected as supervisors.
Two farmers, Emil Heck of Lawrence and Wilson Counts of Baldwin, were appointed supervisors by the State Soil Conservation Committee. On January 4, 1946, Homer Gerstenberger of Eudora, George Butell of Baldwin and Leslie Dermeritt of Clinton were elected as supervisors.
Severe soil erosion problems in the "Dust Bowl" days prompted the passage of the Conservation District Law by Kansas Legislature in 1937, which lead to the formation of conservation districts in Kansas.
Across the state, 105 conservation districts (one in every county) provide local leadership by helping the local people address their natural resource needs.
Across the state, 105 conservation districts (one in every county) provide local leadership by helping the local people address their natural resource needs.