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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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