Conservation photos from our area
District Staff
Our Cerro Gordo District office staff is here to provide assistance to landowners in the county who are interested in preserving the value and productivity of their land through conservation. We will assist you in using various local, state, and federal programs that may provide cost share to complete your projects.

Leslie Rauk
Program Assistant
Leslie started with NRCS in Hancock County in March of 2018. She works on
a variety of programs and duties including CRP, HEL and Wetland determin-ations and farm reconstitutions. Leslie and her husband have lived north of Clear Lake on an acreage for over 30years. They have two grown sons and three grand-daughters.
District Commissioners
Scott Kennedy - Chair
Kenneth Nelson - Vice Chair
Phil Dougherty - Treasurer
Lois J. Nieman
Rebecca Higgins
Assistant District Commissioners
Mary Everhart

Online Access to Conservation
Conservation Client Gateway is an NRCS website that provides secure access to conservation plans, practice implementation schedules, financial applications, contracts, and supporting documents and payment information. Instead of driving to your field office, Conservation Client Gateway enables you to request assistance, sign documents, and interact with NRCS field staff online at your convenience. NRCS staff will still be available in person to work with you in the office or field. This secure online tool is just another option for client service. To access the Gateway, go to www.nrcs.usda.gov/clientgateway.
Conservation Client Gateway is an NRCS website that provides secure access to conservation plans, practice implementation schedules, financial applications, contracts, and supporting documents and payment information. Instead of driving to your field office, Conservation Client Gateway enables you to request assistance, sign documents, and interact with NRCS field staff online at your convenience. NRCS staff will still be available in person to work with you in the office or field. This secure online tool is just another option for client service. To access the Gateway, go to www.nrcs.usda.gov/clientgateway.
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