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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...
Jul 12, 20213 min read


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.
Apr 20, 20214 min read


Volunteer weather observers needed in Scott County
The Scott SWCD is currently looking for new community members to join our volunteer team!
Feb 26, 20212 min read


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...
Jan 28, 20214 min read


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...
Oct 22, 20203 min read


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...
Sep 30, 20204 min read


Best Time of Year to Remove Buckthorn
Buckthorn removal can be a confusing process, but following these steps can remove the invasive bush and keep it away for years to come.
Sep 14, 20203 min read


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...
Aug 27, 20205 min read


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...
Aug 13, 20203 min read


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...
Jun 4, 20203 min read
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