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Casey Acres named 2022 Conservation Leaders
Over the last decade, the Caseys have become pioneers in sustainable agriculture practices, becoming local leaders in the process.
Nov 16, 20225 min read


Wildlife and water benefit from restored wetland
Belle Plaine resident Ray Soller has lived in Scott County his entire life, and has been maintaining his family’s land farming corn and...
Oct 18, 20223 min read


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...
Oct 3, 20223 min read


Local grade school stencils storm drains for water quality
Fifth graders at La ola del lago at Grainwood Spanish Emersion school Joined SWCD technicians for a day of storm water education to spray pa
Aug 26, 20223 min read


Local Aerial Seeding for Cover Crops Brings Soil Benefits
This August, the Scott SWCD will once again be partnering with an aerial applicator to seed cover crops onto local farmer’s fields.
Jun 30, 20222 min read


Native prairies: their benefits and how to establish them
Prairies come in all shapes and sizes, from fields of 8ft tall Big Bluestem to wet meadows to shortgrass prairies. Prairies provide...
May 23, 20223 min read


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...
May 20, 20222 min read


Spring prairie burns: why they're important and when to do them
The changing of the season and warmer weather means that both your prairie plants and their weedy competitors are about to emerge. Stay...
Apr 1, 20224 min read


Jordan family creates balance for cattle and the environment
Health and sustainability are at the heart of every cattle farmer’s operation. But every so often, a family takes those concepts, and...
Mar 1, 20224 min read


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...
Jan 28, 20222 min read
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