This service is responsible for all soil and water conservation programs, the Wetlands Reserve program and other programs related to natural resources conservation. Through a memorandum of understanding with local Soil Conservation Districts, the Service assists agricultural producers, on a voluntary basis, in designing site-specific conservation management plans. The Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board. This is a state agency with a five member Board elected by delegations from the soil conservation districts. There are 213 soil conservation districts in Texas.
Most districts conform to county boundary lines.
Each district has an elected board of directors made up of district landowners. Among other activities, the local Soil Conservation District Board coordinates the technical assistance to producers provided by USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. The districts also prepare long-range soil and water conservation plans for the area. This Service provides a link between agricultural producers and agricultural research. Through county offices, it provides educational programs and materials to producers, farm workers and homeowners on such subjects as the proper use of agricultural chemicals, new agricultural technology and conservation practices.