Monroe County Soil & Water Conservation District
Monroe County, Iowa

Mission Statement

The Monroe County Soil & Water Conservation District's mission is to assist in informing, educating and implementing on-the-ground soil conservation and water quality practices in partnership with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Farm Service Agency, landowners, operators and other local entitles.

2024 SWCD Commissioners

James Nelson - Chair

Robert Scott - Vice Chair/CoTreasurer

Joe Pyle - Treasurer

Donald Niebuhr

Marvin Wirtjes - Bank Statement Recipient

*Diana Williams - Secretary

Assistant Commissioner

District Personnel

State IDALS-DSCWQ Staff

Diana Williams - Conservation Assistant

diana.williams@ia.nacdnet.net

Ronald Peterson - Soil Conservation Technician

ron.peterson@ia.nacdnet.net

Federal USDA-NRCS Staff

Suzy Flattery - District Conservationist

suzy.flattery@usda.gov

News & Events

MONROE COUNTY SWCD

Technical Assistant Grant Position

The Monroe County Soil and Water Conservation District has a full-time temporary Technical Assistant position available. The qualified applicant would assist with USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service and Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship programs. Job duties include, but are not limited to, contacting & meeting with participants to gather information/documentation, conservation planning, technical field work and environmental evaluations. Studies with an agricultural emphasis would be beneficial. Hourly rate starting at $21 per hour. IPERS retirement, vacation and sick leave accrual. No other benefits offered. Send resume with references to, Monroe County Soil & Water Conservation District, USDA-NRCS, 1701 South B Street, Suite 100, Albia, Iowa 52531 or e-mail to diana.williams@ia.nacdnet.net

by 4:00 PM May 20th, 2024

The Monroe County Soil and Water Conservation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Provider