What a Utah Conservation District Is
A conservation district is a local, limited-purpose unit of government whose job is to improve and protect natural resources for public benefit. The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) describes the work in its conservation district brochure, and its conservation districts page says Utah has 38 of them, located around the state. They are not federal or state field offices. They are local boards that guide conservation projects within their own boundaries, and they bring in state and federal agencies as partners for funding and technical help.
Where They Came From
UDAF says districts trace back to 1937, when President Franklin D. Roosevelt wrote to state governors after major erosion events across the country and recommended conservation district legislation. The idea was that local citizens, not distant agencies, would manage soil erosion control programs. Erosion is still central, but the districts now also deal with water quality, wildlife habitat, water conservation, invasive weeds and other resource concerns.
What Districts Do
- Develop management plans that guide natural resource projects within district boundaries.
- Work with private landowners on conservation projects.
- Bring in state and federal agency partners for funding and technical help.
- Oversee well over 100 projects a year statewide, according to UDAF.
The sources we read do not list a fixed menu of services, and offerings differ by district. Ask your local district what it is working on and what help is open to landowners.
Who Runs a District
The UDAF brochure describes each district as governed by a five-member citizen board serving four-year terms. The board directs federal, state and local conservation programs and makes its decisions in public meetings. Board members are called supervisors.
How supervisors get their seats is described differently in different UDAF materials. The brochure, labeled 2018, says two supervisor positions were up for election on each of the 38 boards, with a local nominating committee choosing candidates and the Utah Conservation Commission and UDAF running the election. It says registered Utah voters, and private agricultural landowners or managers, could request a ballot, with ballot requests and returned ballots due in the fall. The current conservation districts page instead says the Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture and Food appoints board members to four-year terms, on recommendations from a committee organized under state statute. Because the two descriptions differ, ask UDAF at 801-982-2200 how seats are filled in your district right now, and watch for public notices if you want to serve.
Finding Your District
UDAF groups the districts into seven zones, each with a coordinator. The current page lists these:
- Zone 1: Box Elder, Cache and Rich counties, 385-622-3461.
- Zone 2: Davis, Summit, Morgan and Weber counties, 385-867-0123.
- Zone 3: Utah, Tooele, Salt Lake and Wasatch counties, 435-749-0853.
- Zone 4: Millard, Wayne, Juab, Piute, Sevier and Sanpete counties, 435-660-8110.
- Zone 5: Beaver, Garfield, Washington, Iron and Kane counties, 435-676-8189.
- Zone 6: Daggett, Duchesne and Uintah counties, 435-823-1064.
- Zone 7: Grand, Emery, San Juan and Carbon counties, 435-899-1048.
The Deputy Director for all counties can be reached at 435-222-4105. The general UDAF line is 801-982-2200, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Utah Association of Conservation Districts at uacd.org also keeps a map of districts and zones, and the UDAF page links to it. Several counties are served by more than one district, so a map is the surest way to see which one covers your parcel.
Working With Your District
- Have your parcel number or a map of your ground ready before you call.
- Say what you are trying to fix, such as erosion, weeds, irrigation water or habitat, so the coordinator can point you to the right partner agency.
- Attend a public board meeting to see what projects are under way. Meetings are open to the public, per UDAF.
- Ask what funding sources the district has helped landowners reach in the past, and what the deadlines look like.
Youth and Education Connections
UDAF's page links to the Utah Envirothon, a high school team competition on natural resources run through USU Extension. The 2026 event was April 16 and 17 in Salt Lake County for grades 9 to 12, per the Extension event page. Teams can come from schools, 4-H clubs and FFA chapters.
Contact Details
UDAF is at 4315 South 2700 West, TSOB Building, Floor 2, Taylorsville, with a mailing address of PO Box 146500, Salt Lake City, UT 84114.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many conservation districts does Utah have?
38, per UDAF.
Are supervisors elected?
An older UDAF brochure describes elected boards, while the current page says the Commissioner appoints members. Call UDAF to confirm current practice.
How long are terms?
Four years, in both UDAF descriptions.
Is a district a government agency?
It is described as a local, limited-purpose governmental district.
Utah Listings Covered by This Guide
- Alpine Conservation District
Alpine Conservation District works with farmers and ranchers around Utah County on conservation practices, and is supported by the zone 3 resource coordinator for Utah, Tooele, Salt Lake and Wasatch.
UT - Beaver Conservation District
The Beaver Conservation District is one of Utah's 38 local districts that help landowners with soil, water and range conservation; it falls in resource zone 5, which covers Beaver, Garfield, Washington, Iron and Kane counties.
UT - Blacksmith Fork Conservation District
Blacksmith Fork Conservation District works with farmers and ranchers around Cache County on conservation practices, and is supported by the zone 1 resource coordinator for Box Elder, Cache and Rich.
UT - Canyonlands Conservation District
Local conservation district office in Panguitch; Canyonlands Conservation District works with Garfield County farmers and ranchers on irrigation, grazing and natural resource planning.
Panguitch, UT - Daggett Conservation District
Local conservation district named Daggett on the state district map from the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food; zone 6 staff cover Daggett, Duchesne and Uintah counties.
UT - Davis Conservation District
Based in Farmington, Davis Conservation District supports Davis County agricultural landowners through conservation programs and partnerships with USDA and the state.
Farmington, UT - Davis County Conservation District
The Davis County Conservation District is one of Utah's 38 local districts that help landowners with soil, water and range conservation; it falls in resource zone 2, which covers Davis, Summit, Morgan and Weber counties.
UT - Delta Conservation District
Delta Conservation District works with farmers and ranchers around Millard County on conservation practices, and is supported by the zone 4 resource coordinator for Millard, Wayne, Juab, Piute, Sevier and Sanpete.
UT - Dixie Conservation District
Local conservation district named Dixie on the state district map from the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food; zone 5 staff cover Beaver, Garfield, Washington, Iron and Kane counties.
UT - Duchesne County Conservation District
The Duchesne County Conservation District is one of Utah's 38 local districts that help landowners with soil, water and range conservation; it falls in resource zone 6, which covers Daggett, Duchesne and Uintah counties.
UT - E and I Conservation District
E and I Conservation District is a local conservation district with an office in Cedar City, helping landowners in Iron County with soil, water and rangeland projects.
Cedar City, UT - Fremont River Conservation District
Fremont River Conservation District works with farmers and ranchers around Wayne County on conservation practices, and is supported by the zone 4 resource coordinator for Millard, Wayne, Juab, Piute, Sevier and Sanpete.
UT - Fremont River Conservation District
Fremont River Conservation District is a local conservation district with an office in Richfield, helping landowners in Sevier County with soil, water and rangeland projects.
Richfield, UT - Grand Conservation District
Local conservation district named Grand on the state district map from the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food; zone 7 staff cover Grand, Emery, San Juan and Carbon counties.
UT - Grantsville Conservation District
The Grantsville Conservation District is one of Utah's 38 local districts that help landowners with soil, water and range conservation; it falls in resource zone 3, which covers Utah, Tooele, Salt Lake and Wasatch counties.
UT - Green River Conservation District
Green River Conservation District works with farmers and ranchers around Emery County on conservation practices, and is supported by the zone 7 resource coordinator for Grand, Emery, San Juan and Carbon.
UT - Juab Conservation District
Local conservation district named Juab on the state district map from the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food; zone 4 staff cover Millard, Wayne, Juab, Piute, Sevier and Sanpete counties.
UT - Kamas Valley Conservation District
The Kamas Valley Conservation District is one of Utah's 38 local districts that help landowners with soil, water and range conservation; it falls in resource zone 2, which covers Davis, Summit, Morgan and Weber counties.
UT - Kane County Conservation District
Kane County Conservation District works with farmers and ranchers around Kane County on conservation practices, and is supported by the zone 5 resource coordinator for Beaver, Garfield, Washington, Iron and Kane.
UT - Littlefield-Hurricane Valley NRCD
Littlefield-Hurricane Valley NRCD serves producers around Hurricane in Washington County and is part of the network of Utah conservation districts coordinated by the Utah Association of Conservation Districts.
Hurricane, UT - Millard Conservation District
Based in Fillmore, Millard Conservation District supports Millard County agricultural landowners through conservation programs and partnerships with USDA and the state.
Fillmore, UT - Millard County Conservation District
Local conservation district named Millard County on the state district map from the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food; zone 4 staff cover Millard, Wayne, Juab, Piute, Sevier and Sanpete counties.
UT - Morgan Conservation District
The Morgan Conservation District is one of Utah's 38 local districts that help landowners with soil, water and range conservation; it falls in resource zone 2, which covers Davis, Summit, Morgan and Weber counties.
UT - North Cache Conservation District
North Cache Conservation District works with farmers and ranchers around Cache County on conservation practices, and is supported by the zone 1 resource coordinator for Box Elder, Cache and Rich.
UT - Northern Utah Conservation District
Northern Utah Conservation District is a local conservation district with an office in Park Valley, helping landowners in Box Elder County with soil, water and rangeland projects.
Park Valley, UT - Piute County Conservation District
Local conservation district named Piute County on the state district map from the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food; zone 4 staff cover Millard, Wayne, Juab, Piute, Sevier and Sanpete counties.
UT - Price River Conservation District
The Price River Conservation District is one of Utah's 38 local districts that help landowners with soil, water and range conservation; it falls in resource zone 7, which covers Grand, Emery, San Juan and Carbon counties.
UT - Rich County Conservation District
Rich County Conservation District works with farmers and ranchers around Rich County on conservation practices, and is supported by the zone 1 resource coordinator for Box Elder, Cache and Rich.
UT - Salt Lake Conservation District
Salt Lake Conservation District serves producers around West Jordan in Salt Lake County and is part of the network of Utah conservation districts coordinated by the Utah Association of Conservation Districts.
West Jordan, UT - Salt Lake County Conservation District
Local conservation district named Salt Lake County on the state district map from the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food; zone 3 staff cover Utah, Tooele, Salt Lake and Wasatch counties.
UT - San Juan Conservation District
The San Juan Conservation District is one of Utah's 38 local districts that help landowners with soil, water and range conservation; it falls in resource zone 7, which covers Grand, Emery, San Juan and Carbon counties.
UT - San Rafael Conservation District
Local conservation district named San Rafael on the state district map from the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food; zone 7 staff cover Grand, Emery, San Juan and Carbon counties.
UT - Sanpete County Conservation District
Sanpete County Conservation District works with farmers and ranchers around Sanpete County on conservation practices, and is supported by the zone 4 resource coordinator for Millard, Wayne, Juab, Piute, Sevier and Sanpete.
UT - Sevier County Conservation District
The Sevier County Conservation District is one of Utah's 38 local districts that help landowners with soil, water and range conservation; it falls in resource zone 4, which covers Millard, Wayne, Juab, Piute, Sevier and Sanpete counties.
UT - Shambip Conservation District
Local conservation district office in Vernon; Shambip Conservation District works with Tooele County farmers and ranchers on irrigation, grazing and natural resource planning.
Vernon, UT - Summit County Conservation District
Summit County Conservation District works with farmers and ranchers around Summit County on conservation practices, and is supported by the zone 2 resource coordinator for Davis, Summit, Morgan and Weber.
UT - Timp-Nebo Conservation District
Timp-Nebo Conservation District serves producers around Pleasant Grove in Utah County and is part of the network of Utah conservation districts coordinated by the Utah Association of Conservation Districts.
Pleasant Grove, UT - Timp/Nebo Conservation District
Local conservation district named Timp/Nebo on the state district map from the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food; zone 3 staff cover Utah, Tooele, Salt Lake and Wasatch counties.
UT - Twin M Conservation District
Based in Milford, Twin M Conservation District supports Beaver County agricultural landowners through conservation programs and partnerships with USDA and the state.
Milford, UT - Uintah County Conservation District
The Uintah County Conservation District is one of Utah's 38 local districts that help landowners with soil, water and range conservation; it falls in resource zone 6, which covers Daggett, Duchesne and Uintah counties.
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Plus 7 more. Find yours on your county's page in the Utah directory.
Guide checked Nov. 11, 2026. Rules and dates change; confirm with the organizer.