Buchanan County Conservation Board
ABOUT US
In 1955, the Iowa State Legislature passed a law providing for the creation of county conservation boards. In 1956, a public vote of Buchanan County residents authorized the creation of the Buchanan County Conservation Board (BCCB).
Chapter 350.1 of the Code of Iowa defines the many purposes of the county conservation board system. Conservation boards are authorized to provide the public with parks, preserves, forests, and other natural areas, as well as educational and recreational programs and facilities. The Buchanan County Conservation Board works toward “improving our quality of life through programs of conservation and education.”
The Buchanan County Conservation Board is directly responsible to the residents of Buchanan County. They function as a corporate body, making policy and budget decisions regarding the preservation and enhancement of local natural resources, development of recreation areas, and environmental education. Conservation Board policies are implemented by the Conservation Director, who is responsible to the Board. Other staff members are hired by the Executive Director with Board approval, and are directly responsible to the Executive Director.
