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MCCOOK COUNTY
CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Local

Sustainable

Lasting

Helping McCook County care for its natural resources. 

Leadership.

Impact.

Solutions.

What is a Conservation District?

The McCook County Conservation District helps farmers, landowners,
and local communities care for the land, water, and wildlife around them.
We provide practical guidance, programs, and support to keep our
natural resources healthy for future generations. 

Together, we support projects that improve soil, protect water,
restore habitat, and strengthen our agricultural landscape.

Farmers
& Ranchers

Rural & Urban Landowners

Schools & Youth Programs 

Local Agencies & Community Orgs

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Programs & Services

Tree Sales & Planning 

We are able to provide a variety of trees, shrubs, and berries for your landscaping, garden, pasture, or shelterbelt. 

Technical Assistance

We collaborate with our partners to assist to design, plant, and maintain windbreaks, shelterbelts, and habitats.

Cost Share & Partnerships

Access funding and incentives for conservation through local, state, and federal partnerships.

Education & Outreach

We offer programs, workshops, and outreach that promote conservation awareness and stewardship.

Grasslands

We provide seeding, drill rentals, land rollers, and crimper rentals for grassland establishment.

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Tree Ordering

Whether you’re planning a new windbreak, adding wildlife habitat, or expanding your shelterbelt, our tree ordering program makes it simple to select and purchase the species that grow best here in McCook County.

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Conservation Starts Local.

By working directly with the people who live and work on the land, the McCook County Conservation District helps protect natural resources today—and ensures that South Dakota’s landscapes stay productive and healthy for generations to come.

4.2M

TOTAL ACRES

of farm & ranchland stewarded by South Dakota producers

242K

WATERSHED MILES

supported by  conservation efforts across the state

68

CONSERVATION DISTRICTS

stewarding South Dakota’s natural resources

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Spencer

Salem

Montrose

Canistota

Bridgewater

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