Kansas Bankers Association will again cooperate with K-State Research and Extension, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, and Douglas County Conservation District, in selecting conservation award winners in Douglas County for 2009.

The purpose of the program is to stimulate a greater interest in the conservation of the agricultural and natural resources of Kansas by giving recognition to those farmers and landowners who have made outstanding progress in practicing conservation on their farms. More than 200 Kansas producers were recognized for their efforts in 2008.

The award categories include energy conservation, water quality, water conservation, soil conservation, wildlife habitat, buffers and grasslands.

Nominations for landowners will be accepted at the Douglas County Conservation Office, 843-4260 ext. 3, or the Douglas County Extension Office, 843-7058, through July 6.