The Clearwater Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is one of 51 Conservation Districts in Idaho. The Clearwater (SWCD) was formed on June 21, 1946 in Orofino, Idaho. Idaho Soil and Water Conservation Districts are political subdivisions of State government, but are not State agencies. Conservation Districts are charged with carrying out conservation programs for the wise use and management of soil, water, and other natural resources.
Conservation Districts are the primary entities to provide assistance to private landowners and land users in the conservation, sustainment, improvement and enhancement of Idaho’s natural resources. They are catalysts for coordinating and implementing conservation programs, channeling expertise from all levels of government into action at the local level. Programs are non-regulatory, providing science-based technical assistance, incentive-based financial programs, and informational and educational programs at the local level.
Both by legislation and by agreement, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Idaho State Soil and Water Conservation Commission provide technical assistance to landowners and land users through Conservation Districts. Each Conservation District in Idaho has a signed Mutual Agreement with the Secretary of Agriculture and the Governor of Idaho that establishes a framework for cooperation.
The Clearwater SWCD has a four-part Five Year Plan that not only guides the District in their long-term conservation resource management goals and priorities, but also encourages cooperation among landowners, government agencies, private organizations, and elected officials.
Links to FY 2021 5 Yr Plan : Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 - Part 4
The Clearwater Soil and Water Conservation District is a governmental subdivision of Idaho which has a governing body of five supervisors who are locally elected and serve voluntarily. Supervisors, who are elected, serve a four year term without pay. The Clearwater Board rotates the chairman, vice chairman, and member positions each year to give each member a chance to experience different positions.
Current District Board Supervisors
Terry White, Chairman Joyce Simonson, Vice Chairman
(Vacant), Treasurer Linda Jackson, Secretary Michael Hoffman, Member
Gordon White, Associate
Conservation Districts are the primary entities to provide assistance to private landowners and land users in the conservation, sustainment, improvement and enhancement of Idaho’s natural resources. They are catalysts for coordinating and implementing conservation programs, channeling expertise from all levels of government into action at the local level. Programs are non-regulatory, providing science-based technical assistance, incentive-based financial programs, and informational and educational programs at the local level.
Both by legislation and by agreement, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Idaho State Soil and Water Conservation Commission provide technical assistance to landowners and land users through Conservation Districts. Each Conservation District in Idaho has a signed Mutual Agreement with the Secretary of Agriculture and the Governor of Idaho that establishes a framework for cooperation.
The Clearwater SWCD has a four-part Five Year Plan that not only guides the District in their long-term conservation resource management goals and priorities, but also encourages cooperation among landowners, government agencies, private organizations, and elected officials.
Links to FY 2021 5 Yr Plan : Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 - Part 4
The Clearwater Soil and Water Conservation District is a governmental subdivision of Idaho which has a governing body of five supervisors who are locally elected and serve voluntarily. Supervisors, who are elected, serve a four year term without pay. The Clearwater Board rotates the chairman, vice chairman, and member positions each year to give each member a chance to experience different positions.
Current District Board Supervisors
Terry White, Chairman Joyce Simonson, Vice Chairman
(Vacant), Treasurer Linda Jackson, Secretary Michael Hoffman, Member
Gordon White, Associate