The changing of the season and warmer weather means that both your prairie plants and their weedy competitors are about to emerge. Stay...

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...

As we look back on 2021, we were able to accomplish so much with the help of our amazing staff, partners, and community.

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

On October 11, elected officials and conservation employees gathered for the annual Scott SWCD and Scott Watershed Management...

Hobby and other small-scale farms are a great source for food and resources in local communities. But with those resources comes a...

Lets celebrate Earth Week! The Scott SWCD has easy tips for homeowners to adopt this Earth Week to help make our environment better.

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...

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...

Buckthorn removal can be a confusing process, but following these steps can remove the invasive bush and keep it away for years to come.

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...

Scott County is filled with beautiful rolling hills and swaying landscapes, creating a picturesque scene when you look out to the...

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

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