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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...

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...

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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...

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...

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.

Jerry and Susan Mealman Named 2021 Conservation Leaders

Every year, the Scott Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is grateful to work with outstanding landowners who help create...

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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Best Manure Management to Remember this Fall

With the warmth of summer fading into autumn, fall manure application is just around the corner. Proper manure application has important...

No-till Drills, Grass Seeders, and More Available for Rent from Scott SWCD

As conservation farming techniques become the norm in Scott County, the Scott Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) provides the...

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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