The Basics of Utah Conservation Districts - District Supervisors

Conservation District Supervisors

When the residents of a conservation district elect a supervisor, they delegate the responsibility of directing the conservation needs of the district's natural resources to them. Supervisors are leaders, using their own operations and activities to set a good conservation example to others, demonstrating conservation benefits.

Conservation district supervisors have the opportunity to take an active role as stewards - safeguarding limited natural resources. To effectively nurture conservation in their communities, they should understand their role and responsibilities as a supervisor. Their success depends on their vision of the conservation district movement, their knowledge of natural resource conservation and the available means to accomplish conservation district objectives.

Roles of District Supervisors:

• Be aware of the different natural resource needs within the district and actively seek input for solutions.
• Be an example of conservation management by practicing applicable conservation methods.
• Promote the ethic of good resource stewardship among all residents.
• Be familiar with laws, policies and program concepts of importance to the district.
• Manage staff, finances and property of the district (through zone coordinator).
• Regularly attend district meetings and functions, take an active role in overseeing your employees' activities, and generally make conservation district business a priority.