About Us

We are a local unit of government serving Ogle County, Illinois. Our mission is to provide landowners and operators with technical, financial, and educational resources to protect, restore, and enhance the soil, water, and related natural resources of Ogle County.

We welcome you to visit our office at 213 W Pines Rd., Suite 3, Oregon, IL 61061; call us at 815-732-6127 (Ext. 3); or email us with your conservation questions or needs.
Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Stunning summer landscape of cornfields under a bright blue sky in Onslow, Iowa.

Our Values

As a local Soil and Water Conservation District, we value stewardship, sustainability, and community leadership in caring for our natural resources. We work with landowners, farmers, and residents to protect soil, water, and wildlife through education, collaboration, and conservation practices. Our mission is to ensure that our land and water remain healthy and productive for generations to come.

“A nation that destroys its soils destroys itself.”

Franklin D. Roosevelt
Letter to all State Governors on a Uniform Soil Conservation Law.

Our Board and Team

The Ogle County Soil and Water Conservation District is guided by a five-member Board of Directors elected by county residents to ensure strong local representation and continuity. The Board sets policies, approves budgets, and oversees all district programs and initiatives. Supported by a skilled staff team, the district carries out conservation projects, provides technical assistance, and promotes sustainable land and water management through education and community collaboration.