Services

We offer a variety of services here at the Boone County Soil and Water Conservation District.


Services Provided for a Fee

  • Natural Resource Information Reports
    • Report (First 5 acres) $400
    • Additional acres (Over 5) $20
    • NRI Letter $50 (No Comment), $100 Resource Concern
  • Soil Fertility Testing
  • Water Testing

Free Services

  • Education Programs
    • Presentations and displays on environmental topics for schools
    • Ag in the Classroom presenter
    • Northeastern Illinois Envirothon preparation and materials
  • Technical Assistance
    • Work with landowners interested in creation of Agricultural Areas or Agricultural Easements
    • Public assistance on natural resource topics like: wetlands, floodplains, soil maps, etc.
    • Assistance with historic aerial maps and photos
    • Assistance with Watershed Habitat Restoration Grant Applicants
    • Planning and facilitation for local watershed committees
    • Assistance to local units of government and land owners/land users regarding drainage, wetlands, etc.
    • Assistance with vegetative filter strip design and certification
    • S.T.A.R. Assistance

NOTE: We only accept cash or check payments.

For further information about any of the services we provide, please call our district office at (815) 544-3465 or email us at boonecountyswcd@gmail.com.