Clean Water Clean-Up Oct 28
Join us Oct 28 at Sand Point Beach for a fall leaf clean-up to help protect water quality. Food and prizes provided!
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- Aug 24
- 2 min
Shallow Lakes Seminar October 11
Scott Watershed Management Organization will host a free seminar for county residents on the topic of Minnesota shallow lakes
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- Jul 10
- 3 min
Emerald Ash Borer - prevention and management strategies
How to prevent the spread of invasive emerald ash borer and management strategies for infestations.
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- Mar 27
- 2 min
Funding Available for Conservation in Scott County
The Scott Soil and Water Conservation District has been awarded funds to carry out water-and-soil-saving conservation
projects.
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- Mar 9
- 1 min
How to Build a Raingarden Workshop April 12th
The Scott SWCD is hosting a free introductory workshop to teach you the basics of creating a raingarden.
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- Mar 2
- 4 min
Funds available for pollinator projects
Grant funds are available to residents interested in planting pollinator projects located in Scott County! The Scott SWCD has been...
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- Dec 28, 2022
- 2 min
4 Ways to use less Salt this Winter
Did you know that road salt and deicers are an environmental pollutant? Learn why and ways to prevent salt pollution to lakes and rivers .
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- Oct 3, 2022
- 3 min
Fall maintenance tips for pollinator gardens
With beautiful, cool fall weather on the horizon, it’s time to start “putting your garden to bed”. Seasonal maintenance is necessary for...
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- May 20, 2022
- 2 min
Lawns to Legumes Program in Scott County
During the summer of 2021, the Scott Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) partnered with the neighbors of Vergus Avenue around...
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- Jan 28, 2022
- 2 min
Why it's Important to Clean up After your Pets
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...
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- Jan 7, 2022
- 3 min
2021 Scott SWCD Year in Review
As we look back on 2021, we were able to accomplish so much with the help of our amazing staff, partners, and community.
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- Nov 23, 2021
- 2 min
Groundwater Shines at Conservation Tour for Local Leaders
On October 11, elected officials and conservation employees gathered for the annual Scott SWCD and Scott Watershed Management...
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- Jul 12, 2021
- 3 min
Manure Management Options for Hobby Farms
Hobby and other small-scale farms are a great source for food and resources in local communities. But with those resources comes a...
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- Apr 20, 2021
- 4 min
5 Ways to Celebrate Earth Week
Lets celebrate Earth Week! The Scott SWCD has easy tips for homeowners to adopt this Earth Week to help make our environment better.
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- Jan 28, 2021
- 4 min
County-wide partnership on its way to eradicating Wild Parsnip
Next time you’re driving down a county road or highway, take a glance at the ditches as you pass. If they look a little different then...
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- Oct 22, 2020
- 3 min
Checking Water softeners could save money… and our rivers!
Water softeners are an essential piece of equipment in many Scott County households. In areas with hard water—or, water that contains...
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