Special district governments manage natural resources in many U.S. communities. Learn more in this America Counts story.





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Who Manages Vital Natural Resources in Our Daily Lives?

Do you ever wonder how daily resources ? lights at the flick of a switch, flowing water at the turn of a tap or irrigation to grow fresh produce ? arrive in our homes and stores?

Chances are you live in an area where the natural resources you use are provided by a "special district" government that manages one or more of these vital services.

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The U.S. Census Bureau today released the 2022 Census of Governments ? Organization, a compilation of the total count and types of all local governments, including special districts, in the 50 states and the District of Columbia.

The Census Bureau classifies local governments (primarily funded by taxpayer dollars) as either "general purpose" (counties, municipalities, and townships) or "special purpose" (independent school districts and special district governments).

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* What natural resources special districts are
* How many natural resources special districts there were in 2022



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Today the Census Bureau released the official count of state and local governments. Counts are presented by characteristics such as government type, state, population size groups, and function.



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