Cost-share sign-up available through March 31

The Bourbon County Conservation District administers a state cost share program designed to conserve soil, and protect water resources. The district is conducting a sign-up for cost share funds beginning Feb. 1, 2010 continuing through March 31, 2010. These funds will be available for use after July 1, 2010.

Bourbon County landowners with natural resource concerns on their property are encouraged to visit the office during the sign-up to discuss solutions and possible state financial assistance.

For more details about this program or sign-up period, please call (620) 223-3170, extension 28 or stop by the office at 1515 S. Judson, Ste. B, Fort Scott, Kan.

Funding is provided by the State Conservation Commission through appropriation from the Kansas Water Plan Fund.