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Welcoming our 2021 summer intern: Anna Prchal

The Scott SWCD is always excited to welcome a new member of the team, and this summer we're delighted to bring back our usual summer...

Pollinator Habitat Blooming around Spring Lake

Last year, the Scott SWCD sent out a call to action with new grant funds for planting pollinator habitat in urban areas. And last year,...

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.

No-till Drills, Buckthorn Wrenches, and More Available for Rent from Scott SWCD

As conservation farming techniques become the norm in Scott County, we provides the right tools for the job as part of a robust equipment...

Volunteer weather observers needed in Scott County

The Scott SWCD is currently looking for new community members to join our volunteer team!

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...

Local Farmers Plant for Soil Health: A Year in Review

Scott County is home to many hard-working farmers, and the Scott Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is lucky enough to work with...

SWCD Webinar Announcement: How to use Less Salt

The Scott SWCD and the Scott Watershed Management Organization (WMO) are partnering together to host a new, FREE Homeowner Strategies to...

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...

Bacteria Pollution in Scott County

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...

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