Our Mission, Vision, and Guiding Principles
HPCD’s mission is to promote the wise use and management of natural resources in Cascade County. We seek to accomplish this mission by implementing on the ground conservation projects, hosting natural resource themed educational programs and events, and offering technical or financial assistance to producers throughout the county.
HPCD’s vision for the future is that our services will encourage people to value natural resources, and encourage them to do their part to enhance the resiliency and function of land and water resources for present and future generations. HPCD’s projects and programs all lead back to accomplishing this vision and leaving a better future for those that come after us.
HPCD completes work while following 5 guiding principles
Inspirational Leadership
High Plains Conservation District leads by example and works with landowners to implement the resource conservation practices that we promote. We enthusiastically engage the public in the protection of natural resources, which makes our community a healthy and economically viable place to live. We are committed to excellence in all aspects of our organization and support the success of our stakeholders and partners.
Exceptional Service
We have a talented and highly trained workforce. Our employees are our most valuable asset and we are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and supporting quality employees. We foster positive and fruitful relationships with landowners, partners and stakeholders on relevant issues.
Accountability
We ensure sound management and transparency with finances, operations, and programs through annual audits, publicly available documents, and program modifications based on landowner, stakeholder and partner feedback.
Integrity
We are respectful, honest and subscribe to and demonstrate high ethical standards. We value different points of view, embrace diversity and do not discriminate.
Responsiveness
We provide the best available options for natural resource management while being mindful of changing landowner, stakeholder and partner needs. We seek continuous improvement. We evaluate our programs regularly so that we can address the current and upcoming conservation needs of our community.