4 Ways to use less Salt this Winter
Did you know that road salt and deicers are an environmental pollutant? Learn why and ways to prevent salt pollution to lakes and rivers .
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- Aug 26, 2022
- 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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- 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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- Nov 25, 2020
- 3 min
SWCD Webinar Announcement: How to use Less Salt
The Scott SWCD and the Scott Watershed Management Organization (WMO) are partnering together to host a new, FREE Homeowner Strategies to...
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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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- Oct 22, 2020
- 3 min
Bacteria Pollution in Scott County
Bacteria lives in our water in many forms, the same way it lives in our bodies. Most species of bacteria are useful; they are necessary...
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- Apr 9, 2020
- 4 min
5 Things to do Outside while Sheltering in Place
Scott County residents are learning how to navigate spring while maintaining safe social distancing amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Many...
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- Nov 14, 2019
- 2 min
Local Boy Scouts Spray Paint for Lake Health
On Saturday October 23, Boy Scout Troop 323 spent their Saturday spray painting storm drains around Cedar Lake.
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