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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...
Dec 4, 20205 min read


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...
Oct 22, 20203 min read


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...
Oct 22, 20203 min read


Vern and Becky Wick Named 2020 Conservation Leaders
As chaotic as 2020 has been, it’s important to take a step back and recognize the good that is happening all around us, and the positive...
Sep 30, 20204 min read


Best Time of Year to Remove Buckthorn
Buckthorn removal can be a confusing process, but following these steps can remove the invasive bush and keep it away for years to come.
Sep 14, 20203 min read


Restoration Brings 87 acres of Wetland Bank to Scott County
If you find yourself driving down County Road 11, look east just as you pass 225th Street for a magnificent view of a new asset in Scott...
Aug 27, 20205 min read


Sustainable Farming Protects Lowell Schmitz’s Land in Belle Plaine
Scott County is filled with beautiful rolling hills and swaying landscapes, creating a picturesque scene when you look out to the...
Aug 13, 20203 min read


Cooperation among Neighbors Helps Restore Shore Along O’Dowd
If you found yourself driving along the western edge of Lake O’Dowd last fall, you probably got a glimpse of the one of the largest...
Jun 4, 20203 min read


Grazing for Soil Health with the Meierbachtols
On a calm, cool afternoon in November 2019, a harvested field on Dale Meierbachtol’s farm in Belle Plaine was still hard at work. While...
Apr 24, 20203 min read


Special Meeting Wednesday, March 25th 1:00pm
Special Meeting to be held March 25th, 2020 at 1:00 pm. Location will be remote and will be facilitated via Teleconferencing The purpose...
Mar 25, 20201 min read
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