The Delta Conservation District is a unique local unit of government that was formed in 1951. The district is run by a 5 member board of local directors that are elected by county residents to 4-year terms.

The mission of the Delta Conservation District is to assist all county residents with information, education, and technical services in all aspects of natural resource and/or environmental issues, specializing in local assistance to non-industrial private landowners.

All Conservation Districts are stand-alone entities who work with many state and local agencies. There are 79 conservation districts statewide with diverse, ever-changing programs adapted to each county's needs.