Conservation Links
Also check out the Conservation Education Links and the Conservation Districts Links.
A Farmers Guide To Agriculture and Water Quality Issues
An educational resource for agricultural producers and agricultural service professionals. The website material is national in scope covering erosion and sediment control;nutrient management;pesticides; pathogens; and wetlands and riparian area...
Acorn Naturalists Online Store
American Forests
American Forests is a world leader in planting trees for environmental restoration, a pioneer in the science and practice of urban forestry, and a primary communicator of the benefits of trees and forests.
Backyard Conservation, NRCS
This Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) feature provides information on conservation practices to use on the land around your home. Whether you have rural acreage, a suburban yard, or a city lot, you can help protect the environment and...
Center for Watershed Protection
The Center for Watershed Protection is a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation that provides local governments, activists, and watershed organizations around the country with the technical tools for protecting some of the nation's most precious natural...
Central Plains Center for BioAssessment (CPCB)
The Central Plains Center for BioAssessment mission is to provide scientific expertise on aquatic resources of the Central Plains Region of the US.
Central Prairie Resouce, Conservation and Development (RC&D)
Cheney Lake Watershed
Cheney Lake Watershed, Inc., a private, non-profit organization, is based upon a unique urban/rural partnership. Farmers, ranchers, and other rural residents of this 633,449-acre watershed are working with the City of Wichita, the largest city in Kansas...
Comanche Pool Prairie Resource Foundation
The Comanche Pool Prairie Resource Foundation, known locally as the Comanche Pool is a local, landowner-driven non-profit resource foundation. The Fish and Wildlife Service - Kansas Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program are involved in a part...
Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC)
The CTIC is a nonprofit, information/data transfer center which promotes environmentally and economically beneficial natural resource systems.
Coronado Crossing Resource, Conservation and Development (RC&D)
Data Access and Support Center (DASC)
Administers access to the core GIS database for the state of Kansas.
Division of Water Resources (DWR), Kansas Department of Agriculture
Governs the use of Kansas water supplies through the Water Appropriations Act. Also responsible for laws concerning irrigation, drainage, stream alterations, flood control and the safety of dams.
Ducks Unlimited
Worlds largest nonprofit wetlands, waterfowl, and wildlife conservation organization.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) NonPoint Source News-Notes
Nonpoint Source News-Notes is an occasional bulletin dealing with the condition of the water-related environment, the control of nonpoint sources of water pollution (NPS), and the ecosystem-driven management and restoration of watersheds.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 7
Regional website of the EPA covering Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Surf Your Watershed/Kansas
Watershed links to find more information about your Kansas watershed.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Watershed Academy Web
Welcome to the Watershed Academy's Distance Learning Program -- Watershed Academy Web. This Web site offers a variety of self-paced training modules that represent a basic and broad introduction to the watershed management field.
Flint Hills Resource, Conservation and Development (RC&D)
Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI)
The Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI) was founded to provide high quality technical assistance on privately owned grazing lands on a voluntary basis and to increase the awareness of the importance of grazing land resources.
Groundwater Management District No. 1, Western Kansas
Western Kansas Groundwater Management District No. 1 official website.
Groundwater Management District No. 2, Equus Beds
Equus Beds Groundwater Management District No. 2 official website.
Groundwater Management District No. 3, Southwest Kansas
Southwest Kansas Groundwater Management District No. 3 official website.
Groundwater Management District No. 4, Northwest Kansas
Northwest Kansas Groundwater Management District No. 4 official website.
Groundwater Management District No. 5, Big Bend
Big Bend Groundwater District #5 official website.
Heartland Regional Water Coordination Initiative
The goal of the Heartland Initiative is to build institutional partnerships and increase the capacity of citizens, educators, agencies and community leaders to better address water quality concerns.
Hillsdale Water Quality Project
In 1991, concerned citizens residing in the watershed initiated the Hillsdale Lake Water Quality Protection Project. The Project was established for the long-term protection of the lake and its watershed.
HorseThief Reservoir
The HorseThief Reservoir is under construction. The reservoir is located eight miles west of Jetmore and will offer a full range of outdoor activities.
K-State Research and Extension
K-State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas Agricultural Experiment Service and Cooperative Extension Service. We are a partnership between Kansas State University and federal, state, and county government, with offices in every Kansas county.
K-State Research and Extension - Publications
Publications and videos available electronically or mail order.
Kansas Agriculture and Rural Leadership (KARL)
A two-year program offering intensive study, training and travel
for future leaders in agriculture and rural communities.
Kansas Alliance for Wetlands and Streams (KAWS)
A partnership of agencies and organizations fostering preservation and restoration of Kansas wetlands and streams.
Kansas Association of Conservation Districts (KACD)
The Kansas Association of Conservation Districts is a voluntary, nongovernmental, nonprofit, incorporated organization. Its members are the conservation districts located in the 105 counties of Kansas.
Kansas Biological Survey (KBS)
The KBS gathers by field census and other means, information on the kinds, distribution and abundance of plants and animals, compiles, analyzes and interprets the information and distributes it through reports and publications.
Kansas Center for Agricultural Resources and the Environment (KCARE), KSU
The Kansas Center for Agricultural Resources and the Environment was established to coordinate and enhance research, extension and teaching activities pertaining to environmental issues related to agriculture.
Kansas Crossroads Resource, Conservation and Development (RC&D)
Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), Division of Environment
Links to all the bureaus under the KDHE Division of Environment.
Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism
The KDWP addresses the states outdoor recreational opportunities and natural resource protection.
Kansas Environmental Leadership Program (KELP), KSU
The Kansas Environmental Leadership Program (KELP) is a new approach to community leadership training. KELP offers an exciting combination of activities about leadership studies and research on water quality.
Kansas Flint Hills Smoke Management
Kansas Forest Service
The Kansas Forest Service offers a range of services, including technical assistance to rural landowners, community tree boards, federal excess property to rural fire districts, and conservation tree sales.
Kansas Geological Survey (KGS)
The KGS provides research and publications of its findings on topics such as computer science, engineering, geology, geochemistry, geohydrology, paleontology, mineral economics and stratigraphy.
Kansas Grazing Lands Coalition (KGLC)
Our vision: Regenerating Kansas grazing lands. Our mission: To regenerate Kansas grazing land resources through cooperative management, economics, ecology, production, education, and technical assistance programs.
Kansas Land Trust
The Kansas Land Trust is a nonprofit organization that protects and preserves lands of ecological, scenic, historic, agricultural, or recreational significance in Kansas.
Kansas Native Plant Society
Learn more about the diverse native plants of Kansas.
Kansas Rural Center (KRC)
The KRC is a non-profit organization that promotes the long-term health of the land and its people through research, education, and advocacy.
Kansas Section of the Society for Range Management
The Kansas Section of the Society for Range Management is organized exclusively for educational and scientific purposes for the study, management and uses of rangeland and range resources.
Kansas Urban Water Quality Protection Initiative
The Kansas Urban Water Quality Protection Initiative provides technical assistance and education for activities and projects intended to restore and protect water resources in the state's priority watersheds. Coordinated by the Nonpoint Source...
Kansas Water Congress
The Kansas Water Congress was established in 2002 to seek common ground and provide an independent forum to help further the wise management and stewardship of the State's water resources.
Kansas Water Office (KWO)
The KWO is the water planning and marketing agency for the state.
Kansas Wildscape Foundation
The Kansas Wildscape Foundation is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to conserving and perpetuating the land, the wild species, and the rich beauty of Kansas for the use and enjoyment of all.
Kansas WRAPS
The Kansas Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy (WRAPS)offers a framework that engages citizens and other stakeholders in a teamwork environment aimed at protecting and restoring Kansas watersheds.
KSU Southeast Agricultural Research Center (SEARC)
Various reports and activities concerning the research conducted in Southeast Kansas.
KSU Western Kansas Agricultural Research Centers (WKARC)
Mission: Serve the people of western Kansas by developing new knowledge and technology to stabilize and sustain long-term, profitable production of food and fiber in a manner consistent with conservation of natural resources, protection of the...
Lake Region Resource, Conservation and Development
Lake Region Resource, Conservation and Development mission statement: "To plan and initiate leadership and education to assist communities to develop local goals and objectives for managing economic growth improving quality of land, water, and life." The program helps community...
National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD)
Represents the nations 3,000 local conservation districts. The website provides conservation news and legislative updates.
National Conservation District Employees Association (NCDEA)
Mission: To strengthen and promote the conservation district programs by providing assistance, information, and representation and by supporting the professionalism of conservation district employees.
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Kansas
USDA, Kansas - State of Kansas NRCS personnel, soil survey information and conservation links.
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), USDA, National
The United States Departement of Agriculture (USDA) NRCS national home page.
No-Till On The Plains
No-Till on the Plains, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization devoted to educating farmers about how to develop economically, agronomically, and environmentally sound crop production systems through the application of no-till farming techniques.
Pheasants Forever
Nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection and enhancement of pheasant and other wildlife populations in North America through habitat improvement, public awareness and education.
Playa Lakes Joint Venture (PLJV)
The Playa Lakes Joint Venture's mission is to conserve playa lakes, other wetlands and associated landscapes through partnerships for the benefit of birds, other wildlife and people.
Quail Unlimited
Quail Unlimited Inc. is a national, nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to the preservation and re-establishment of crucial upland game bird habitat.
Santa Fe Trail Resource, Conservation and Development (RC&D)
See-Kan Resource, Conservation and Development (RC&D)
See-Kan Resource, Conservation and Development Vision: Striving to improve the quality of life throughout Southeast Kansas by working across county lines to address local and regional concerns.
Smoky Hills Resource, Conservation and Development (RC&D)
Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS)
An international nonprofit, multidisciplinary organization providing a forum for soil and water conservation information, education and advocacy.
Soil Science Society of America (SSSA)
A prominent international educational society headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin. Society members are dedicated to the conservation and wise use of natural resources to produce food, feed, and fiber crops while maintaining and improving the...
Solomon Valley Resource, Conservation and Development (RC&D)
State Association of Kansas Watersheds (SAKW)
SAKW was chartered in 1951 to represent all watershed districts in Kansas. SAKW is a non-profit organization supported by memberships and partnering agencies.
Sunflower Resource, Conservation and Development (RC&D)
The Sunflower Resource Conservation and Development Area, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization comprised of a network of community volunteer leaders from Barber, Comanche, Cowley, Harper, Kingman, Kiowa, Pratt and Sumner counties in...
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE)
Since 1988, the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program has helped advance farming systems that are profitable, environmentally sound and good for communities through a nationwide research and education grants program.
Tallgrass Legacy Alliance
The Tallgrass Legacy Alliance (TLA) is proving to be a vehicle with which ideas and funding sources can get directly on the ground, taking concepts and dreams and turning them into habitat improvements. TLA's philosophy is, "If we are to save the...
The High Plains Aquifer Information Network, Kansas
This site is dedicated to providing links to information, data, and resources related to the High Plains aquifer, particularly for Kansas.
The Land Institute
The Land Institute's purpose is to develop an agricultural system with the ecological stability of the prairie and a grain yield comparable to that from annual crops.
The National Arbor Day Foundation
The Foundation inspires people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees.
The Nature Conservancy in Kansas
The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.
The River Friendly Farm
River Friendly Farms is a program dedicated to working with land owners in improving the quality of the environment.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
The Corps provides the Civil Works program with a variety of products to enhance the U.S. Army Engineer Institute for Water Resources development planning.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
Protects, conserves and enhances fish and wildlife and their habitat.
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Kansas
Provides maps, reports and information on water, energy, mineral and land resources.
WaterLINK, KSU
WaterLINK is a service-learning project available to college and university faculty and community watersheds in Kansas. WaterLINK aims to infuse service learning into the college classroom, with the main goal of improving water quality through...
Watershed Land Trust
The Watershed Land Trust (WLT) is a nonprofit charitable organization which was formed to hold land in fee simple and/or conservation easements in perpetuity.
Western Prairie Resource, Conservation and Development (RC&D)
The Western Prairie Resource Conservation and Development Area, Inc. is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that was created to help groups and individuals in the eight northwest counties of Kansas to promote economic growth, stability...
