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Natural Landscaping Program open for 2026 Applications
The Scott SWCD's Natural Landscaping Program has grant funds available to help residents plant pollinator habitat in Scott County.
Mar 34 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


Interseeder, 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 for the job with their robust equipment rental program. The equipment rental program is available to all landowners in Scott County to test and implement conservation projects without having to invest in expensive equipment. Large equipment for rent The large items on the rental list include two no-till drills, a cover crop interseeder, and a
Feb 13, 20243 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


Spring prairie burns: why they're important and when to do them
The changing of the season and warmer weather means that both your prairie plants and their weedy competitors are about to emerge. Stay...
Apr 1, 20224 min read
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