Our History

Founded as part of the Lonoke-Pulaski Soil Conservation District in 1946 and later organized as the Pulaski Conservation District in 1955, the District has a proud history of over 60 years of service to farmers, ranchers, foresters, and urban landowners in Pulaski County, Arkansas.  The initial formation of conservation districts was a direct result of the enormous topsoil losses of the great Dust Bowl incident of the early 1930’s.  The policies of the Soil Conservation Service (founded at the federal level in 1935 and now known as the Natural Resources Conservation Service) established the idea that soil conservation was most effectively handled at the local level.  Arkansas was the first state to pass legislation providing for a Soil Conservation Committee and the conservation districts in each county.  Since then the mission of the districts has grown to include not only soil conservation, but also wise use and protection of water, air, and wildlife habitat resources.

Our Purpose

The purpose of the District is to plan and carry out programs for the conservation and efficient use of land, water and related natural resources in Pulaski County.  In so doing, it serves as the medium through which all individuals, agencies, organizations and institutions with conservation interests can effectively work together to solve local problems in natural resources conservation and help forecast future needs.

Technical assistance is provided to the District through an agreement between the United States Department of Agriculture, the State of Arkansas and the Pulaski Conservation District.  The Pulaski County Field Service Center of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is partnered with the District office to provide conservation related services.  The District also works closely with the Pulaski County Extension Service, Pulaski County Judge and Quorum Court, Arkansas Forestry Commission, Farm Service Agency (FSA), city mayors and county land users.  The District is governed by five local landowners known as the Board of Directors, three of whom are elected by the landowners of the District, and two that are appointed by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission.  Directors serve three-year terms and meet once a month.

The District's missions are met with many thanks to the financial support from and coordination with the Pulaski County Quorum Court and Arkansas Natural Resources Commission.


Board of Directors

Debbie Moreland, Chairman - Roland

Jim Thomas, Vice-Chairman - Sherwood

Jenny Withrow, Secretary/Treasurer - Scott

Carl "Butch" Eggers, Member - Roland

Fred Nickerson, Member - Sweet Home

Office Personnel

Katrina King - Pulaski Conservation District, District Manager Manager

Holly Anderson - Pulaski Conservation District, Urban Conservationist

Kennard Williams - USDA-NRCS, District Conservationist

Jeff Robinson - USDA-NRCS, Soil Conservationist