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The Polk County Soil and Water Conservation District is managed by five commissioners elected on the general ballot in each county. Commissioners address the natural resource issues that are most critical in the county. Technical assistance is provided by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship-Division of Soil Conservation.
The Commissioners meet every third Tuesday at 9:00 AM at the USDA Service Center in Ankeny.
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Chip Mathis
Chair, Elkhart Township
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Steve Roe
Vice-Chair, Des Moines Township
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Don Soutter
Beaver Township
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Jane Clark
Walnut Township
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John Turner
Webster Townships Moines Town
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Assistant Commissioners:
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Louise Moon
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Lisa Walters
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 Russ Paul
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John Olmstead
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Mark Nemmers
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Ray Meylor
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For more information about the history and purpose of Soil and Water Conservation Districts, you can visit the Conservation Districts of Iowa website.
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Staff in the Polk Soil and Water Conservation District offices are employed by the local district, as well as state and federal agencies to protect the soil and water resources in Polk County. This includes the local Polk Soil and Water Conservation District Staff, Iowa Department of Agricultural and Land Stewardship- Division of Soil Conservation staff, and federal Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) staff.
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What is the Earth Team? What's in it for you?
The Earth Team is the volunteer component of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the U.S. Government's lead agency for voluntary conservation of natural resources on private lands.
How can you make a difference?
When you sign on as an Earth Team volunteer, you are on your way to becoming a caretaker of natural resources in your community. You could find yourself helping farmers, ranchers, and other landowners prevent wind and water erosion, conserve and improve water, enhance wildlife habitat, or reduce flooding. You may even help people of all ages learn about the environment and conservation through educational activities.
Who can volunteer?
You must be 14 years of age or older and interested in conserving natural resources. You can work part-time or full-time, evenings or weekends, and outdoors or in a local NRCS office.
How do you sign up?
Becoming an Earth Team member is easy! Stop in at your local NRCS office. The NRCS office in Polk County is located at 1513 N. Ankeny Blvd., Suite 3, Ankeny, IA. Phone 515-964-1883 ext. 3, to set up an appointment to meet with the local District Conservationist and find out how you can make a difference.
Need more info?
The Earth Team is now recruiting at more than 3,000 locations across the country. Check out the opportunities at
www.nrcs.usda.gov/feature/volunteers.
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