Casey Acres named 2022 Conservation Leaders
Over the last decade, the Caseys have become pioneers in sustainable agriculture practices, becoming local leaders in the process.
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- Oct 18
- 3 min
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...
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- Aug 26
- 3 min
Local grade school stencils storm drains for water quality
Fifth graders at La ola del lago at Grainwood Spanish Emersion school Joined SWCD technicians for a day of storm water education to spray pa
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- May 20
- 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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- Apr 1
- 3 min
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...
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- Jan 28
- 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
- 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 1, 2021
- 2 min
Native Tree Sale Opens Jan 1
The Annual tree sale is back! In April 2022 you can pick up Minnesota native bundles of tree sapling and wildflower seed mixes. Orders...
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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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- Nov 5, 2021
- 2 min
Scott SWCD Winter Programming
As the temperatures start to drop, the sound of snowplows aren't that far behind; which means it's time for the Scott SWCD's winter...
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- Aug 26, 2021
- 2 min
Funds Available for Salt Reduction Supplies
Winter is still several months away, but before we know it, we’ll be in the season of snow and ice maintenance. With that maintenance...
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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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- Jun 29, 2021
- 2 min
Funding Available for Conservation in Local Watersheds
Many residents of Scott County call the Prior Lake/Spring Lake and Sand Creek watershed’s their home. Beautiful shorelines and gently...
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- May 18, 2021
- 2 min
Meet your locally elected Scott SWCD Board Members
The Scott Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is a political subdivision of the State of Minnesota established in 1941 to provide...
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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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- 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 16, 2020
- 3 min
Stabilize your Shoreline Workshop debuts online learning with Scott SWCD
The Scott SWCD jumped into the world of online learning with their recent stabilize your shoreline workshop. With abundant success, the...
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