Land Management / SWCD

The Jackson County Land Management Office contains two major divisions:

Environmental Services Office and the Soil and Water Conservation District.

Environmental Services - The Environmental Services Office provides education on environmental issues and enforces mandates including:

Feedlots
Septic Systems
Water Planning
Solid Waste & Recycling
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) (check here for the September EWaste Collection Information)
Planning and Zoning
Noxious Weeds
Aquatic Invasive Species
Public Health & Safety (ADA compliance)

Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) - The Jackson Soil and Water Conservation District provides assistance to protect and preserve the counties natural resources. The Jackson Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) provides technical assistance to all Jackson County private and public land owners. This mission is accomplished through a multitude of Local, State and Federal Programs. These programs are promoted and implemented in Partnership with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The SWCD is here to help landowners "Put Conservation on the Ground".

Click here for Jackson SWCD Monitoring Plan for Buffer Compliance