Funding Available for Conservation in Scott County
The Scott Soil and Water Conservation District has been awarded funds to carry out water-and-soil-saving conservation
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- Mar 2
- 4 min
Funds available for pollinator projects
Grant funds are available to residents interested in planting pollinator projects located in Scott County! The Scott SWCD has been...
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- Feb 22
- 4 min
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
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- Oct 3, 2022
- 3 min
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...
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- Jun 30, 2022
- 2 min
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.
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- May 20, 2022
- 2 min
Lawns to Legumes Program in Scott County
During the summer of 2021, the Scott Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) partnered with the neighbors of Vergus Avenue around...
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- Jan 28, 2022
- 2 min
Why it's Important to Clean up After your Pets
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...
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- Jan 7, 2022
- 3 min
2021 Scott SWCD Year in Review
As we look back on 2021, we were able to accomplish so much with the help of our amazing staff, partners, and community.
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- Dec 10, 2021
- 4 min
Jerry and Susan Mealman Named 2021 Conservation Leaders
Every year, the Scott Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is grateful to work with outstanding landowners who help create...
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- Nov 23, 2021
- 2 min
Groundwater Shines at Conservation Tour for Local Leaders
On October 11, elected officials and conservation employees gathered for the annual Scott SWCD and Scott Watershed Management...
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- Jul 12, 2021
- 3 min
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...
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- Apr 20, 2021
- 4 min
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.
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- Feb 26, 2021
- 2 min
Volunteer weather observers needed in Scott County
The Scott SWCD is currently looking for new community members to join our volunteer team!
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- Jan 28, 2021
- 4 min
County-wide partnership on its way to eradicating Wild Parsnip
Next time you’re driving down a county road or highway, take a glance at the ditches as you pass. If they look a little different then...
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- Oct 22, 2020
- 3 min
Checking Water softeners could save money… and our rivers!
Water softeners are an essential piece of equipment in many Scott County households. In areas with hard water—or, water that contains...
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- Sep 30, 2020
- 4 min
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...
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- Aug 27, 2020
- 5 min
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...
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- Aug 13, 2020
- 3 min
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...
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- Jun 4, 2020
- 3 min
Cooperation among Neighbors Helps Restore Shore Along O’Dowd
If you found yourself driving along the western edge of Lake O’Dowd last fall, you probably got a glimpse of the one of the largest...
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