About Division of Conservation
Overview
The Division of Conservation (DOC) administers the 
Conservation Districts Law and other laws designed to assist local entities and individuals in conserving our natural resources. The DOC is governed by the State Conservation Commission comprised of five elected Commissioners; two ex officio members representing Kansas State University Research and Cooperative Extension; and two appointed members representing the Kansas Department of Agriculture and the USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service. The commissioners and the Secretary of Agriculture appoint an executive director to lead the efforts of the DOC. Additional staff provide program administration and agency support.
Mission
The Division of Conservation works to protect and enhance Kansas' natural resources through the development, implementation, and maintenance of policies, guidelines, and programs designed to assist local governments and individuals in conserving the state's renewable resources.
Programs
Programs administered by the Division of Conservation include:
- Aid to Conservation Districts
- Water Resources Cost-Share Program
- Non-Point Source Pollution Control Program
- Riparian and Wetland Protection Program
- Kansas Water Quality Buffer Initiative
- Watershed Dam Construction Program
- Multipurpose Small Lakes Program
- Water Rights Purchase Program
- Water Rights Transition Assistance Program
- Water Supply Restoration Program
- Surface-Mining Land Conservation and Reclamation Program
Please see the State Conservation Commission Annual Report for more information on these programs.
