Simon Family Agriculture named 2023 Conservation Leaders
Simon Family Ag nominated as the 2023 Conservation Leader in Scott County.
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- Jul 19
- 2 min
Local producers receive water quality awards
Local farmers speak on recognition from the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program.
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- Jun 30
- 3 min
Belle Plaine Farmer changes operation for soil and water quality
In 2014, Belle Plaine producer Brian Entinger found himself on a farm transformed. His fields that had once been lush cropland and...
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- Jun 22
- 2 min
Meet your locally elected Scott SWCD Board Members
The Scott SWCD is a political subdivision of the State of Minnesota established in 1941 to provide technical, financial, scientific, and...
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- Mar 27
- 2 min
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
projects.
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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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