Rooted in Sebastian County Since 1945
We are your neighbors — farmers, landowners, and conservationists who believe that protecting this land is not optional. It's a responsibility we carry together.
Our Mission
Why We Exist
The Sebastian County Conservation District exists to help landowners, farmers, and community members protect and improve the natural resources of Sebastian County — our soil, water, air, plants, and wildlife. We provide technical assistance, educational resources, and community programs that make conservation practical and achievable for everyone.
Stewardship
We treat every acre of Sebastian County as a trust — something borrowed from future generations that we are obligated to return in better condition than we found it.
Community
Conservation works when neighbors work together. We build relationships across the county — with farmers, schools, cities, and families — because the land connects us all.
Science
Our recommendations are grounded in the best available research and field-tested practices. We combine scientific rigor with practical, on-the-ground experience.
Action
Knowledge without action changes nothing. We exist to move people from awareness to implementation — giving every landowner the tools to make a real difference.
Our People
The Team Behind the Work
Conaly Bedell
Chairman Board of Directors
Jeff Neil
Director
Todd Holland
Director
Bailey Lewis
District Secretary
Jean Hannibal
Finance Administrator
Sheldon Reeves
Water Quality Technician
Herbie McGill
Urban Coordinator
Sebastian Barber
Electrical Engineer
Where We Work
Serving All of Sebastian County
Our district covers the entirety of Sebastian County, Arkansas — from the Arkansas River bottomlands to the Ouachita Mountain foothills. We serve Fort Smith, Greenwood, Barling, Lavaca, and all rural communities in between.
Sebastian County, AR
Arkansas River Valley
Contact Us
Get in Touch
Have a question about your land? Need technical assistance? Want to volunteer? We're here to help.
District Office
3913 Brooken Hill Dr Ste 200
Fort Smith, AR 72908
For urgent land or water emergencies, please call our office directly during business hours.