Nov 224 min readHughes Family named Conservation Leaders of the YearMaxine Hughes is named the Scott SWCD's 2024 Conservation Leader of the year thanks to her lake restorations and community efforts.
Feb 133 min readInterseeders, no-till drills, buckthorn wrenches, and more available for rentAs soil-and-water-saving farming techniques become more popular in Scott County, the Scott SWCD provides producers with the right tools...
Oct 18, 20223 min readWildlife and water benefit from restored wetlandBelle Plaine resident Ray Soller has lived in Scott County his entire life, and has been maintaining his family’s land farming corn and...
Oct 3, 20223 min readFall maintenance tips for pollinator gardensWith beautiful, cool fall weather on the horizon, it’s time to start “putting your garden to bed”. Seasonal maintenance is necessary for...
Apr 1, 20223 min readSpring prairie burns: why they're important and when to do themThe changing of the season and warmer weather means that both your prairie plants and their weedy competitors are about to emerge. Stay...