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The Randolph County Soil and Water Conservation District is a locally organized and operated unit of government, functioning under Illinois Law to promote the protection and conservation of our County's soil, water, and related natural resources.

WHAT IS A SOIL & CONSERVATION DISTRICT

The Soil and Water Conservation Districts Act (70 ILCS 405/3.01) defines districts as "...a public body corporate and politic..." Although a SWCD is a governmental body, it is not a branch of federal, state or county government. Each SWCD is a local governmental entity and is similar to a school district. Classified as a "local unit of government," SWCD's are not and do not have "not for profit" status.

Each SWCD is governed by a five-member board of directors. The board meets regularly to formulate and administer a program of work that is tailored specifically to the conservation and protection of the district's natural resources.