LandSteward
Showcase
Landowners Making Conservation Happen
Tour the conservation practices and projects around Benton and Franklin Counties and see the community's collective efforts to conserve water, improve air quality and water quality, build soil health, and protect and enhance wildlife habitat.
Join the Benton & Franklin Conservation Districts as we celebrate, encourage, and support landowners in their commitments to voluntary stewardship of our natural resources and Critical Areas. There is power in our voluntary actions - every contribution makes an impact!
Share Your Stewardship
Implement
Feeling inspired to implement conservation practices of your own but need some help getting started? Thanks to various funding sources, including grant programs and other public funding initiatives, the Conservation Districts offer free support and guidance, ensuring that anyone eager to contribute to conservation efforts can access the resources they need.
Share
Share your project results with us! Whether you have upgraded to a high-efficiency irrigation system or planted acres of habitat, whether you completed the project with our help or on your own, we want to know what you're doing to conserve natural resources. It's important for use to know what's working best for you in your area so we can optimally serve the community.
Showcase
Showcase your stewardship with the community to show how much conservation happens here! The LandSteward Showcase encourages viewers to support local farmers and businesses, recognizing their integral role in sustainable land management. Check out Verified LandSteward projects above to learn more about the conservation around you!
LandSteward Certification
The LandSteward Certification is awarded to those at the forefront of conservation in Benton and Franklin Counties. See if you qualify by applying below!
Contact Us!
If you want to implement conservation practices, get in touch!
Riley Zionce, Resource Conservationist
509.416.0440​ (office)
Kelsi Potterf, VSP Coordinator
509.736.6000 (office) | 509.832.2131 (cell)