About Us

There are 100 SWCDs across Iowa; one in each county, two in Pottawattamie County. Five commissioners are elected in each county to help guide soil and water conservation programs and will have the opportunity to influence state and national conservation programs. Iowa Code 161A empowers Iowa’s SWCDs.

Taylor County Commissioners set local priorities for natural resource protection, make decisions that will make our county a better place to live, increase local awareness of natural resource concerns and opportunities, and give back to our communities.

To accomplish this, commissioners:

  • Hold monthly meetings
  • Receive support from local, state, and national partners
  • Obtain and share information on soil and water conservation programs, practices, and advancements
  • Promote conservation through demonstration, education, and outreach
  • Guide technical and financial resources to meet the unique local needs of the community
  • Work with farmers and urban residents

Taylor County SWCD Board:

Jay Lischer–Chairman

Paul Ackley–Vice Chairman

Bonnie Godden–Commissioner

Brian Shepard–Commissioner

Rick Sprague–Commissioner

Alan Goodson–Assistant Commissioner

Jess Weller–Assistant Commissioner

Steve Wright–Assistant Commissioner

Jay Sunderman–Assistant Commissioner

The Bedford Field Office Staff:

Scott Eischeid, NRCS District Conservationist

Paige Beason, IDALS Conservation Assistant

Eli Weed, IDALS Technician

Erin Ogle, District Project Coordinator

Ben Roed, WQI Technician

Olivia Wolken, NRCS Soil Conservationist

Ky Hill, NRCS Civil Engineering Technician

Steve Powell, IDALS 780 Employee

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