The Dickinson County Conservation District accepts applications for cost-share funds throughout the year for the following practices: diversion, grassed waterway, subsurface drain, terrace, underground outlet, water & sediment control basin, septic system upgrades, plugging abandoned water wells, and soil testing. The cost-share sign-up will end April 30 for the cost-share award year beginning July 1 and all applications received or unfunded will be ranked and considered for funding.
All applications will be prioritized according to the threat to water quality, and must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- The land must be located in Dickinson County
- All structures receiving cost-share assistance must be built to USDA NRCS “Specifications and Standards.”
- Abandoned water well plugging receiving cost-share assistance must follow Kansas Department of Health and Environment requirements and procedures.
- Septic system upgrades must meet the Kansas Department of Health and Environment minimum standards for design and construction of onsite wastewater systems and pass all county code inspections.
- All practices must be implemented by May 1 of the following year.
- Cost-share is for upgrading a complete, existing failing system and is not available for new home construction.
Cost-Share funds are not available for practices started before cost-share contract is approved and required signatures obtained.
Cost-share funds are not available for projects completed before application and contract process.
Download applications for either program on our Forms page.
State Water Resource Cost-Share Program
This program provides financial incentives to landowners for the establishment of conservation practices to reduce soil erosion, improve or protect water quality, and enhance water supplies.
Non-Point Source (NPS) Pollution Program
The Non-Point Source Program is a comprehensive voluntary program that provides technical and financial assistance for restoring and protecting surface and groundwater quality. This is achieved by the installation of pollution control measures/structures and through information and education assistance.