Our Background

Conservation districts are a valuable resource to landowners who face the challenges posed by natural resource use & management.  The Muhlenberg County Conservation District was organized on July 16, 1946.  The district is a subdivision of state government and is governed by a 7-member board of elected supervisors.  The mission of the conservation district is to provide leadership in conservation, and to administer programs to help land users conserve; improve; and sustain natural resources and the environment.  

 

The District relies on partnerships with many organizations and agencies to accomplish its goals.  These organizations/agencies include the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the Farm Service Agency (FSA), the Muhlenberg County University of Kentucky Extension Service, the Kentucky Division of Conservation, the Pennyrile Resource Conservation and Development Council (RC&D), the Muhlenberg County Fiscal Court, City of Greenville, and City of Central City. 

 

Priorities for the District include:

• Working with watershed conservancy districts to promote maintenance of structures & channels.

• Sponsorship of students to attend 4H Camp, Forestry Camp, and Conservation Camp.

• Sponsorship of Muhlenberg County High School Soil Judging Team

• Annual Take a Kid Fishing Event 2nd Saturday in June.

• Annual Art & Writing Contest every fall.

• Annual Tree Day in April – 750 free tree seedlings given away

• Sponsorship of the KACD Auxiliary Scholarship Program.

• Farm Bill Legislation – Programs such as Cropland Reserve Program (CRP), Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP), State Cost Share (SCS), Agriculture Water Quality Program (AWQ), and conservation planning.

• Other items as detailed in the District’s Annual Plan of Work. (available upon request)

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