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Apr 20, 20214 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.

Feb 26, 20212 min read

Volunteer weather observers needed in Scott County

The Scott SWCD is currently looking for new community members to join our volunteer team!

Jan 28, 20214 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...

Dec 4, 20205 min read

Local Farmers Plant for Soil Health: A Year in Review

Scott County is home to many hard-working farmers, and the Scott Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is lucky enough to work with...

Oct 22, 20203 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

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...

Sep 30, 20204 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 14, 20203 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.

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Aug 27, 20205 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 13, 20203 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...

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