According to statute 278.080, the Missouri Soil and Water Districts Commission is made up of six farmers and four ex-officio members. The six farmer members must be appointed by the governor of Missouri. Three of the farmer members must live north of the Missouri River and three of the farmer members must live south of the river. Members cannot be from the same state senatorial district. Not more than four of the farmer members can be from the same political party. Ex-officio members are the directors of the Department of Natural Resources, Department of Agriculture, Department of Conservation and the dean of the College of Agriculture of the University of Missouri.
Upcoming Meetings
Past Meetings
Members
| Gary Vandiver
Chair Representing: Farmer residing north of the Missouri River Party Affiliation: Democrat |
Richmond, MO | |
| H. Ralph Gaw
Vice-Chair Representing: Farmer residing south of Missouri River Party Affiliation: Democrat |
Tipton, MO | |
| Jeff Lance
Voting Member Representing: Farmer residing north of the Missouri River Party Affiliation: Republican |
Savannah, MO | |
| Kenny Lovelace
Voting Member Representing: Farmer residing north of the Missouri River Party Affiliation: Republican |
Palmyra, MO | |
| Tim Martin
Voting Member Representing: Farmer residing south of the Missouri River Party Affiliation: Independent |
Bernie, MO | |
| Keith Stevens
Voting Member Representing: Farmer residing south of the Missouri River Party Affiliation: Republican |
Bolivar, MO | |
| Dru Buntin, Director, Department of Natural Resources
Non-voting Ex-officio Member Representing: Missouri Department of Natural Resources |
Jefferson City, MO | |
| Chris Chinn, Director, Department of Agriculture
Non-voting Ex-officio Member Representing: Missouri Department of Agriculture |
Clarence, MO | |
| Christopher Daubert, PhD, College of Agriculture Dean
Non-voting Ex-officio Member Representing: University of Missouri, College of Agriculture |
Columbia, MO | |
| Sara Parker Pauley, Director, Department of Conservation
Non-voting Ex-officio Member Representing: Missouri Department of Conservation |
Columbia, MO | |
| Tim Duggan
Attorney General's Office Contact |
Missouri Attorney General's Office PO Box 899 Jefferson City, MO 65102-0899 |
573-751-3321 |
| Jim Plassmeyer, Soil and Water Conservation Program Director
MoDNR Staff Contact |
Missouri Department of Natural Resources PO Box 176 Jefferson City, MO 65102 |
573-751-4932 |
| Tina Stockman
MoDNR Staff Assistant Contact |
Missouri Department of Natural Resources PO Box 176 Jefferson City, MO 65102 |
573-751-4932 tina.stockman@dnr.mo.gov |
Other
Commission Responsibilities
The Soil and Water Districts Commission promotes voluntary soil and water conservation to their constituents. The districts provide financial incentives and technical assistance working with state and federal conservation partners to agricultural landowners with the goal of saving soil and protecting Missouri’s water resources.
Funding for financial and technical assistance is provided by the Soil and Water Conservation Sales Tax Fund. This fund receives 50% of the Parks, Soils and Water Sales Tax, a one-tenth-of-one percent sales tax approved by Missouri voters to support Missouri’s State Parks and the Soil and Water Conservation Program.
Learn more about the Laws, Rules and Regulations
Contact Information
Soil and Water Conservation Program
1101 Riverside Drive
PO Box 176
Jefferson City, MO 65102
United States
