Howard Soil & Water Conservation District

To provide leadership and education for protecting, enhancing

and utilizing the soil and water of Howard County, Iowa.

 

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Welcome to the Howard Soil and Water Conservation District website. We would like to introduce you to the District Commissioners and our District, State, and Federal staff that provide technical assistance to Howard County landowners. A brief explanation of available programs, links to our conservation partners, and news of local activities can also be found here. For specific questions, please contact us by making a visit to our office, phone call, or email.

 

               

Howard County, Iowa

Land Area = 473 square miles
2000 population = 9,932
Average 21 persons/sq. mile
Farmland in 2002 = 269,400 acres (89% of county)

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