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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Stabilize your Shoreline Workshop debuts online learning with Scott SWCD

The Scott SWCD jumped into the world of online learning with their recent stabilize your shoreline workshop. With abundant success, the...

5 Things to do Outside while Sheltering in Place

Scott County residents are learning how to navigate spring while maintaining safe social distancing amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Many...

Local Boy Scouts Spray Paint for Lake Health

On Saturday October 23, Boy Scout Troop 323 spent their Saturday spray painting storm drains around Cedar Lake.

Fall Recap at the SWCD

Check out what the Scott SWCD has been doing over the fall months. Everything from conservation projects to education outreach and more!

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