What is conservation?

Soil Feeds America

Life on Earth

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Conservation is how we protect natural resources like plants, animals, and land from being harmed. We conserve by using important resources carefully and preventing damage so that they can continue to exist for future generations.

Two of the most important resources to protect on earth are soil and water because of how necessary they are to be able to grow food. Without the ability to grow plants, we would also lose many everyday materials such as corn starch, which would impact the production of medicine, diapers, envelopes, alcohol, oil, and gasoline. 

Without agriculture, America would not be able to supply food to grocery stores.

Soil health and water quality not only determine the quality of human life, but whether life on earth is possible. 

All plants and animals rely on healthy soil and water to support their habitat, including humans. 

The conservation, restoration, and protection of our soil and water resources benefits everyone and requires community-wide involvement.

Polk Soil and Water wants to make conservation an effortless part of your everyday life.

Polk Soil and Water offers financial assistance, educational materials, and informed advice for anyone curious about getting involved in conservation. 

Reach out to us via form below, or contact us via email. We would love to hear from you!

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Residents of Iowa
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How Do We Take Care of Soil & Water?

URBAN

green infrastructure
stormwater management
cost-share programs

RURAL

producer support
watershed improvements
rural conservation
THE ROOTS OF CONSERVATION

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Everyone lives in a watershed. Do you know which one is yours?
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Discover open positions working or volunteering in conservation at the Polk Soil & Water Conservation District.

Polk Soil and Water

Conservation District

1513 North Ankeny Blvd., Suite 3

Ankeny, IA, 50023

(515) 964 1883 ext. 3

Monday – Friday

7:30 am – 4:00 pm

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Polk Soil and Water

Conservation District

1513 North Ankeny Blvd., Suite 3

Ankeny, IA, 50023

(515) 964 1883 ext. 3

Monday – Friday

7:30 am – 4:00 pm

Polk Soil and Water

Conservation District

1513 North Ankeny Blvd., Suite 3

Ankeny, IA, 50023

(515) 964 1883 ext. 3

Monday – Friday

7:30 am – 4:00 pm

Polk Soil and Water Conservation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider.

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