Soil/Water Conservationists

Individuals who provide technical assistance to farmers, ranchers, forest managers, state and local agencies and others concerned with the conservation of soil, water and related natural resources. They develop programs for private landowners designed to make the most productive use of land without damaging it. Soil conservationists also assist landowners by visiting areas with erosion problems, finding the source of the problem and helping landowners and managers develop management practices to combat it. Water conservationists also assist private landowners and federal, state and local governments by advising on a broad range of natural resource topics, specifically issues of water quality, preserving water supplies, avoiding groundwater contamination, and management and conservation of water resources.