Butler County Conservation District is a political subdivision of state government and the primary local unit of government responsible for the conservation of soil, water and related natural resources within Butler County. 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 local people address local natural resource needs. They establish local priorities, set policy, and administer non-regulatory conservation programs during monthly board meetings. The supervisors, although serving as public officials, do not draw a salary. Conservation district employee(s) are hired by the supervisors to provide day-to-day coordination of district activities.
