The Act gives SWCD's the responsibility to provide technical information to individuals and groups on methods of soil and water conservation, and provide natural resource inventory information on properties slated for zoning changes. There are 98 SWCD's in Illinois. Kane-DuPage SWCD is a public body made up of citizens concerned with the protection of our natural resources. It is governed by a five-member board of directors elected by District landowners and residents.
Districts have no taxing authority.
Districts offer several programs which supplement IDOA funding. The additional funding is utilized for operation expenses and education programs. The natural resources and land use change proposed are the main concerns of these reports. Mandated by Section 22.02a of the Soil and Water Conservation District Act, these natural resource information reports include review of proposed land uses submitted by application to the office, followed by a study of available soils information, wetland, and floodplain information. A site visit is conducted and a report on the suitability of the proposed land use is issued.