Commissioners adopt Conservation District Week proclamation, praise district's water-quality work

Apr 23, 2026

Wayne County adopted a proclamation for Conservation District Week. Director Jamie Knecht described the district's role in protecting water quality and supporting economic development; commissioners praised the staff.

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Jamie Knecht, director of the Wayne County Conservation District, briefed commissioners on the district's work to protect water quality and support economic development, and the board voted unanimously to adopt a Conservation District Week proclamation. Commissioner Brian W. Smith called county conservation staff "very professional," and Commissioner James Shook praised Knecht as "a rockstar and a great department head."

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