Decatur County Soil & Water Conservation District

05/29/2026

We would like to congratulate Blake Boyd of Leon as the recipient of the 2026 Decatur County Soil & Water Conservation District's Conservation Scholarship. Blake is a recent graduate of Central Decatur High School. we would like to congratulate him on all of his accomplishments.

05/21/2026

05/13/2026

South West Iowa Soil Health Summer Tour
June 9th - 5:30-7:30 pm
Hosted by: Lyndon Miller
18438 255th Ave, Leon

RSVP Requested - see details below

04/30/2026

State cost share for Cover Crops through the State Water Quality Initiative (WQI) is now accepting applications. Stop by the NRCS office at 303 SW Lorraine in Leon for details.

$30/acre New User
$20/acre Previous User
Up to 160 acres per applicant (individual or entity)

04/15/2026

Explore Conservation Cost Share Programs

03/31/2026

SEASONAL SUMMER TECH POSITION

DCCB is hiring a seasonal Summer Technician from mid-May to mid-August (flexible on start/end dates). This position is for general maintenance, including mowing, w**d eating, cleaning bathrooms/cabins, taking part in habitat management, and other maintenance tasks. Pay is $15/hour - 40 hours per week. Must be 16 years of age or older with a valid driver's license. Must be willing to work occasional weekends and lift 50 pounds. Perfect for a high school or college student looking for a summer job. Serious inquiries only.

For more information, call the DCCB office at (641) 446-7307 or email Kayla at [email protected].

03/03/2026

Conifers? Treat yo self. Fine native hardwoods? Treat yo self. Shrubberies? Treat yo self!

We might be mixing generational references here, but what's clear is that now's the time to order bareroot seedlings from the Iowa State Forest Nursery for spring delivery!

When they arrive? It's the best day of the year 🎶🎵🎶

Details:
Order by May 15
Choose delivery or pickup in Ames
Seedlings are packaged in bundles of 25 inside sealed and labeled plastic bags

Tree varieties include:
23 species of native hardwoods
8 conifer species
15 smaller tree and shrub varieties

Prices range from $1 to $1.30 per seedling
Seedlings are sold in three age classifications, and range in size from 10-30 inches depending on the species

Look below for ordering info!

02/17/2026

A raindrop in Little River Lake can end up in the Gulf of Mexico via 6 streams/rivers and 2517 km (1563 miles)

Check out the River Runner tool. Just click to drop a raindrop anywhere in the United States and watch where it ends up!
https://river-runner.samlearner.com/

02/16/2026

💘 Show your LOVE this Valentine’s Day for Decatur County Conservation 💕

There are still plenty of items on our wish list, from books to animal enrichment and more! We can’t wait to share our love for the outdoors with you all once the Savanna Hills Learning Center opens this spring, and the items on this list will help make that happen! 💚

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02/09/2026

Are you a college student interested in conservation and working outdoors? 🌱Apply now for Conservation Summer Internships! The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, in partnership with 25 local Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs), is seeking interns to support soil conservation and water quality programs in field offices across the state.

How to apply:
• View the list of counties/offices offering summer internships:
https://iowaagriculture.gov/dscwq/summer-internships
• Contact the local SWCD Field Office directly
Questions? Contact Sadi Hawk at [email protected].