Helping Landowners Protect Soil and Water Resources for 79 Years
*Notice To Our Valued Constituents*
To help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health and safety of our customers
and staff, the Scott SWCD office is currently CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC.
We will maintain regular operations, however, and staff will be available by
phone and email during normal office hours
(7:00 am - 4:30 pm Mon-Thu and 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Fri.)
Please visit our staff page for individual staff contact information.
We will provide updates as conditions change.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Technical Assistance and
Cost Share
The TACS Program supports implementation of “on-the-ground” conservation projects that protect and improve water quality in rivers, lakes, streams and other valuable water resources in Scott County.
SERVICES
We sell low-cost, high-quality tree and shrub seedlings, native prairie seed mixes, and live plant kits. There's something for everyone to help make our county a more beautiful and environmentally friendly place to live! Visit scottswcdtrees.com to find out more!
ABOUT
Since 1941, the Scott Soil and Water Conservation District in Jordan, Minnesota has been helping Scott County citizens protect and preserve land and water resources. We are dedicated to working directly with landowners and agencies:
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to promote wise and sustainable use of our land and water related resources
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to educate and inform the public about these uses
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to help solve resource problems within the District
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to serve as a county-wide natural resource information and referral center.
The Scott SWCD is a political subdivision of the State of Minnesota established to carry out a program for the conservation, use and development of soil, water and related resources.
Mission
Promote and support the conservation of natural resources in Scott County through strong partnerships, trusted relationships and excellent service.
75+
Years
Serving Scott
County
950+
Conservation Projects Completed
1M
Native Minnesota
Trees Sold
270
Landowners Assisted in 2019
NEWS & EVENTS
Location-Temporarily Closed to Public
To help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health and safety of our customers and staff, as of Tuesday, March 17
The Scott SWCD will be operating during normal business hours (7:00 - 4:30 Mon-Thu and 7:00 - 3:30 Fri)
but the office will be closed to the public.
Staff will be available by phone and email during office hours. Please visit www.scottswcd.org/staff for individual staff contact information. We will provide updates as conditions change. Thank you for your understanding
Careers
There are currently no open positions.
DISTRICT BUSINESS
The Scott Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors. The Board is responsible for setting policies and overall direction for implementation of the SWCD's programs and services. Regular meetings of the Board occur on the third Tuesday of each month and are open to the public.
CONTACT
Inquiries
For any inquiries, questions or commendations, please call us or fill out the following form
