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Free nitrate testing for well water on April 25
The Scott SWCD is offering free nitrate testing for well water on Friday, April 25 at the Scott County Fairgrounds.
Mar 253 min read
Scott SWCD's 2025 Natural Landscaping Program
The Scott SWCD's Natural Landscaping Program has grant funds available to help residents plant pollinator habitat in Scott County.
Mar 204 min read
Soil Health Workshop Feb 26 in Le Center
We're hosting a Soil Health Workshop on Wednesday, Feb 26 in Le Center MN. Join us for both beginner and advanced perspectives.
Feb 42 min read
Our 2025 Tree Sale is Here!
The Scott SWCD 2025 Tree Sale is open NOW until supplies run out. Shop varieties of Minnesota native trees and shrubs.
Jan 14 min read
2024 Scott SWCD Year in Review
Before we jump into the New Year, let's look back at the amazing accomplishments we achieved in protecting our soil and water.
Dec 28, 20244 min read
Hughes Family named Conservation Leaders of the Year
Maxine Hughes is named the Scott SWCD's 2024 Conservation Leader of the year thanks to her lake restorations and community efforts.
Nov 22, 20244 min read
Spring maintenance for raingardens
Maintenance reminders to keep your raingarden looking good and functioning at its full capacity for years to come.
Apr 8, 20244 min read
Funding available for conservation in local watersheds
The Scott SWCD has been awarded Minnesota State funds to carry out conservation-minded projects for local landowners
Feb 19, 20242 min read
Interseeders, no-till drills, buckthorn wrenches, and more available for rent
As soil-and-water-saving farming techniques become more popular in Scott County, the Scott SWCD provides producers with the right tools...
Feb 13, 20243 min read
Simon Family Agriculture named 2023 Conservation Leaders
Simon Family Ag nominated as the 2023 Conservation Leader in Scott County.
Nov 8, 20234 min read
Local producers receive water quality awards
Local farmers speak on recognition from the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program.
Jul 19, 20232 min read
Belle Plaine Farmer changes operation for soil and water quality
In 2014, Belle Plaine producer Brian Entinger found himself on a farm transformed. His fields that had once been lush cropland and...
Jun 30, 20233 min read
Meet your locally elected Scott SWCD Board Members
The Scott SWCD is a political subdivision of the State of Minnesota established in 1941 to provide technical, financial, scientific, and...
Jun 22, 20232 min read
Shakopee resident plants over 8,000 trees
Shakopee resident, Al Perry, estimates that over the last thirty-four years he’s planted between eight and ten thousand trees
Feb 22, 20234 min read
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 .
Dec 28, 20222 min read
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
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