Jasper Soil & Water Conservation District

Blue Heron Nature Center

About Us

Upcoming Events

Jasper Conservation District Gun Raffle

Our annual benefit was cancelled this past March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds from this online gun raffle will enable us to continue our mission for the Blue Heron Nature Center and Jasper Conservation District to educate and assist Jasper County for conservation education, conservation in urban and developing communities and conservation in rural communities.

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Our Mission

To help people conserve, maintain, and improve our natural resources and environment by promoting wise land use practices, environmental education, and technical assistance.

Our Conservation Goals

The purpose of the Jasper Soil & Water Conservation District is to be responsible to the citizens of the district in matters involving resources conservation, to promote wise and responsible use of natural resources, to develop and implement programs to protect and conserve soil, water, farmland, woodland, wildlife, energy, and riparian and wetland resources. The JSWCD also strives to provide quality environmental education for visitors, students, and teachers of all ages at our Blue Heron Nature Learning Center. The programs that we offer, at no charge to the public, are dedicated to the natural resources within the district for the benefit of our citizens.