SHAWNEE COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT
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    • History
  • Contact Us
  • Equipment
    • No-Till Drill >
      • Drill Documents
      • Seed Photos and Information
    • Root Plow
  • Contractors
  • Partners
    • Other Agencies
  • Natural Resources
    • Conservation Balance
    • Natural Resources
    • Non Point Source Pollution >
      • Non Point Source Pollution
      • Plugging Abandoned Water Wells
      • Septic System Maintenance Links
      • Septic Tank Maintenance
    • Soil >
      • Soil Basics
      • Soil Ecosystem
      • Soil pH
      • Soil Testing
    • Cover - Forage Crops
    • Livestock Water
    • Air Quality
    • Ponds - Construction, Problems, Repair >
      • Basic Elements of a Pond Dam (Drawings and Text Version)
      • Pond Dams Build Right - Pictorial Version
      • Pond Management
      • Pond Maintenance
      • Replacing A Pond Pipe
      • Sealing A Leaky Pond
  • Urban Conservation
    • Conservation Projects - In Your Own Backyard
    • Urban Hydrology
    • Erosion Control On Construction Sites
    • Preventing Urban Water Pollution
  • Education
    • Request A Presentation
    • What Is A Watershed
    • Country Living Considerations >
      • Country Living
      • Essential Check List
    • Cropland Planting Resources
    • Caucasian Bluestem
    • Nature's Code of Ethics
    • Top 9 BMPS for Nutrient Management
    • Top 10 Problem Weeds
    • Videos >
      • Student Videos
      • Student - More Info - Turbidity Test Expanded
      • Student - More Info - Properties of Water Expanded
      • Student - More Info - Soils
    • Photos >
      • Conservation Practice Photo Gallery
      • Livestock Agriculture Photos
      • Pond Photos
      • Prescribed Burning Photos
      • Rural Agriculture Photos
      • Urban Conservation Photos
    • Key Conservation Practices
    • Progress In Conservation
    • Newsletters
  • Financial Assistance
    • Coronavirus Relief Funds 2020
    • WRAPS
  • Events
    • District Annual Meeting
    • Envirothon
    • Topeka Water Festival
    • History & Environmental Fair
  • Awards
    • 2020 Grassland Award
    • 2020 Soil Conservation Awards
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Due to the Coronavirus 2019, the Shawnee County Conservation District office is temporarily closed to the public without an appointment.  Please call us at (785) 338-9946 to discuss any District matters.  

Kansas Department of Agriculture Asks Public to Report Receipt of any Unsolicited Packages of Seeds - Please do not plant them!


The Autumn-Olive can fix nitrogen in its roots and out-compete most native plants to tolerate extremely low levels of nitrogen in the soil.

Serving the people of Shawnee County with voluntary programs of education, planning, and application of conservation practices to sustain the long term quality of our soil, water, air, plant and animal resources in balance with human needs.

We encourage you to browse our site for information on topics such as How To Properly Build A Pond Dam,  to learn about Conservation Practices or Non-Point Source Pollution.  You can also search our site for information you need.  

What is a conservation district?

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Photo shared by Riley County Conservation District
Severe soil erosion problems during the Dust Bowl prompted the passage of the Conservation District Law by Kansas legislature in 1937. This legislation lead to the formation of conservation districts in Kansas. Through the years additional natural resources conservation challenges have emerged.

The conservation district is the primary local unit of government responsible for the conservation of soil, water and related natural resources within the county boundary. Kansas conservation districts are political subdivisions of state government charged with this vital role. Funding comes from county and state allocations, with some districts generating funds by providing conservation goods and services.

Our office is located at 3231 SW Van Buren Street, Topeka, KS
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What's Up?

Top 10 Problem Weeds Count Down
Caucasian Bluestem vs. the Flint Hills

Thanks to our 2021 annual meeting contributors

The 2021 annual meeting was held February 3, 2021.
Please thank them for their contribution when shopping for their goods and services
$250 from Kaw Valley Heating & Cooling (Also 2 Door Prizes!)

Prime Supporters $175:

​Frontier Farm Credit
LBB, LLC Tree & Brush Removal
​RD White Landscaping
Shawnee County Farm Bureau
Silver Lake Bank
 
Choice Supporters $100:
Atwood Brush & Tree Mowing
Denison State Bank
​Evergy, Inc.
​Fairview Mills, LLC
FreeState Electric Co-op
J.B. Pearl Sales & Service, Inc.
Landmark National Bank
​Stockgrower's State Bank


Quality Supporters $50:
Lone Pine Ag-Service, Inc.
Tarwater's, Inc.
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  • About Us
    • Conservation Priorities
    • History
  • Contact Us
  • Equipment
    • No-Till Drill >
      • Drill Documents
      • Seed Photos and Information
    • Root Plow
  • Contractors
  • Partners
    • Other Agencies
  • Natural Resources
    • Conservation Balance
    • Natural Resources
    • Non Point Source Pollution >
      • Non Point Source Pollution
      • Plugging Abandoned Water Wells
      • Septic System Maintenance Links
      • Septic Tank Maintenance
    • Soil >
      • Soil Basics
      • Soil Ecosystem
      • Soil pH
      • Soil Testing
    • Cover - Forage Crops
    • Livestock Water
    • Air Quality
    • Ponds - Construction, Problems, Repair >
      • Basic Elements of a Pond Dam (Drawings and Text Version)
      • Pond Dams Build Right - Pictorial Version
      • Pond Management
      • Pond Maintenance
      • Replacing A Pond Pipe
      • Sealing A Leaky Pond
  • Urban Conservation
    • Conservation Projects - In Your Own Backyard
    • Urban Hydrology
    • Erosion Control On Construction Sites
    • Preventing Urban Water Pollution
  • Education
    • Request A Presentation
    • What Is A Watershed
    • Country Living Considerations >
      • Country Living
      • Essential Check List
    • Cropland Planting Resources
    • Caucasian Bluestem
    • Nature's Code of Ethics
    • Top 9 BMPS for Nutrient Management
    • Top 10 Problem Weeds
    • Videos >
      • Student Videos
      • Student - More Info - Turbidity Test Expanded
      • Student - More Info - Properties of Water Expanded
      • Student - More Info - Soils
    • Photos >
      • Conservation Practice Photo Gallery
      • Livestock Agriculture Photos
      • Pond Photos
      • Prescribed Burning Photos
      • Rural Agriculture Photos
      • Urban Conservation Photos
    • Key Conservation Practices
    • Progress In Conservation
    • Newsletters
  • Financial Assistance
    • Coronavirus Relief Funds 2020
    • WRAPS
  • Events
    • District Annual Meeting
    • Envirothon
    • Topeka Water Festival
    • History & Environmental Fair
  • Awards
    • 2020 Grassland Award
    • 2020 Soil Conservation Awards