Locally Led Conservation...How can YOU get involved?

Be an advocate for soil and water in Kane and DuPage Counties! Serving as a director on the Soil and Water Conservation District is a privilege and an opportunity to give back to the community via a local public body that provides support to and creates programs for natural resource conservation in Kane and DuPage Counties.

The Board meets regularly to formulate and administer programs of work that are tailored specifically to the conservation and protection of soil, water and related natural resources within the District.

Anyone living within or owning land in these counties may alternatively serve as an Associate Director, as appointed by the Board. Associates can provide additional advice and perspective, as well as learn more about the District prior to perhaps running for a seat on the Board at a later date.

Attending a Board Meeting is an ideal way to learn about its function, all members of the public are welcome. Meetings are typically held on the 2nd Thursday of every month. The schedule is posted on our website kanedupageswcd.org.

Not ready to serve on the Board? Remember to VOTE! Owners and occupiers of land in Kane and DuPage Counties are entitled to vote in the election of the KDSWCD Board. Polling locations will be open at the KDSWCD office in St. Charles and the DuPage County Farm Bureau in Carol Stream. Make your voice heard on behalf of local natural resources on February 10, 2026!

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF PETITION: To all persons of legal voting age who own or reside on land located within the boundaries of the Kane DuPage Soil and Water Conservation District – beginning on December 10, 2025, nominations will be accepted for a two-year term of the office of Director of the Kane DuPage Soil and Water Conservation District. Petitions may be obtained at the District’s office at 2315 Dean Street, Suite 100, St. Charles, during our normal business hours of 8am-4:30pm, Monday through Friday. To be considered for nomination as a candidate for the office of Director, nominees must provide proof of residency or ownership of land located within the boundaries of the District. Completed petitions must be returned to the District office by 4:30pm on January 20, 2026.