The changing of the season and warmer weather means that both your prairie plants and their weedy competitors are about to emerge. Stay...

Health and sustainability are at the heart of every cattle farmer’s operation. But every so often, a family takes those concepts, and...

Taking walks with your furry friend and watching them frolic over grassy hills is one of the great joys of pet ownership. But after the...

As we look back on 2021, we were able to accomplish so much with the help of our amazing staff, partners, and community.

On October 11, elected officials and conservation employees gathered for the annual Scott SWCD and Scott Watershed Management...

As the temperatures start to drop, the sound of snowplows aren't that far behind; which means it's time for the Scott SWCD's winter...

Winter is still several months away, but before we know it, we’ll be in the season of snow and ice maintenance. With that maintenance...

We are requesting proposals from qualified individuals or firms for a special project to enhance our existing youth conservation...

Hobby and other small-scale farms are a great source for food and resources in local communities. But with those resources comes a...

Many residents of Scott County call the Prior Lake/Spring Lake and Sand Creek watershed’s their home. Beautiful shorelines and gently...

Lets celebrate Earth Week! The Scott SWCD has easy tips for homeowners to adopt this Earth Week to help make our environment better.

Water softeners are an essential piece of equipment in many Scott County households. In areas with hard water—or, water that contains...

Bacteria lives in our water in many forms, the same way it lives in our bodies. Most species of bacteria are useful; they are necessary...