Mission Statement and Vision

Mission Statement:  We, the ISWCDEA, are committed to providing quality information, communication, education, training, and representation to all District personnel.  We, as a team, will further promote legislative contact and continue cooperation with our partners. 


Vision:  A professionally established work group committed to the wise use and conservation of natural resources.

Annual Plan of Work

OBJECTIVE I:  Financial and Program Stability 
- Continue to advocate for employee benefits. 
- Work to ensure adequate financial resources for Districts and the programs they administer. 
- Work to continue employee health insurance coverage. 
- Work to obtain a retirement program for each county.   

OBJECTIVE II:  Communications 
- Implement an effective communication system between ISWCDEA and District employees. 
- Communicate effectively with elected officials. 
- Implement an effective communication system with partner agencies and organizations.   

OBJECTIVE III:  Employee Education and Training 
- Make sure adequate training is offered to all employees. 
- Work with partners to ensure that Illinois Conservation Programs are effective.   

The 2024 Annual Plan of Work was approved by the ISWCDEA board on February 1, 2024.

To view the full 2024 Annual Plan of Work document, click here.

Long Range Plan

Our Mission:  We the ISWCDEA, are committed to providing quality information, communication, education, training and representation to all District personnel.  We as a team, will further promote legislative contact and continue cooperation with our partners.   

Objective I: Financial & Program Stability 
  • Implement Turnover Taskforce Recommendations 
  • Work to ensure adequate financial resources for Districts and the programs they administer. 
  • Work to continue employee health insurance coverage. 
  • Work to obtain a state-wide employee retirement program.   
Objective II: Communications 
  • Implement an effective communication system between ISWCDEA and District Employees. 
  • Communicate effectively with elected officials. 
  • Implement an effective communication system with partner agencies and organizations.  
Objective III: Employee Education & Training 
  • Make sure adequate training is offered to all employees. 
  • Work with partners to ensure that Illinois Conservation Programs are effective.   
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