Mission

The Conservation Districts of Iowa (CDI) informs, educates, and leads Iowans through our local soil and water conservation districts to promote conservation of natural resources.

Structure

The 500 soil and water conservation district commissioners, five for every soil and water conservation district in Iowa, make up the Conservation Districts of Iowa’s membership. CDI’s day-to-day operations are governed by an Executive Board and Regional Directors. The 9 CDI Regional Directors each represent 9-13 counties in one of nine regions. CDI staff includes an Executive Director, Office & Projects Manager, Water Quality Specialist, 4 Private Lands Wildlife Specialists, 4 Private Lands Wetland Easement Team Specialists, and 2 Source Water Community Facilitators.

Click HERE to find the District Map of Iowa’s 100 counties and their corresponding websites.

Get Involved

Get Involved

There are many ways to get involved: become a commissioner, facilitate our poster contest, volunteer for Envirothon, and donate to our scholarship fund.

Donate Today

Donations

Contributing to our programs through a tax-deductible gift is easy. Donate via PayPal.

Resources

Resources

Find news, bylaws, resolutions, and information about the National Association of Conservation Districts.

Events

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Fri
02

January 2025 Organizational Meeting

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The Board of Commissioners convenes on the first weekday after the first of the year to assign commissioner office appointments and swear in newly or re-elected commissioners. All other business will be held until the January Regular Meeting. Link to Agenda
Tue
06

CropsTV -Season 6

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Subscribe to CropsTV Season 6 today! More information.
Wed
07

Managing Prairie Strips to Improve Soil Health and Farm Profitability

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Part of Iowa Learning Farms Wednesday Webinar series. Webinar Registration.
Fri
09

PFI’s Annual Conference

January 9, 2026 at - January 11, 2026 at calendar-multiday
About the PFI Annual Conference Since our founding, the annual conference has been a keystone event for farmer-to-farmer learning. Join us and over 1,000 attendees to hear creative solutions and ideas from fellow farmers; share in good conversation; make new connections; and enjoy hearty meals.   REGISTER TODAY
Tue
13

NACD North Central Meeting (Indianapolis, IN)

January 13, 2026 - January 14, 2026calendar-multiday

Latest Newsletters

Please check out CDI's November issue of our newsletter, CONNECTIONS! Nov. 2025-Connections