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Winter Seeding with the Wheatons
The morning was cool and sunny on February 25 when the Wheaton family partnered with the Scott SWCD and the US Fish and Wildlife Service ...
Mar 2, 20201 min read


Landowner spotlight: Adam Simon devises no-till planter to keep soil in place
In 2012, Adam Simon found himself on the farm that was once his grandfathers. The fields that had once been lush crop fields and pasture...
Feb 19, 20204 min read


Lake-Friendly Farm Awards Presented to Local Farmers
38 Local farmers, Watershed District Board members, Scott SWCD Supervisors, Prior Lake City Council members, landowners, and other...
Feb 3, 20202 min read


Local Farmers Participated in Cover Crop Aerial Seeding
800 acres of crop land in Scott and Le Sueur County are protected against erosion this winter thanks to the Scott Soil and Water...
Jan 15, 20202 min read


5 Ways to use Less Salt this Winter
Winter and snow and ice is a fact of life in Minnesota. But every year, salt is permanently polluting our lakes and rivers.
Nov 27, 20192 min read


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.
Nov 14, 20192 min read


Fall Recap at the SWCD
Check out what the Scott SWCD has been doing over the fall months. Everything from conservation projects to education outreach and more!
Nov 4, 20193 min read


Special Meeting Tue 24th 3:10pm
SWCD meeting room for Cost Share Applications Approvals Tue 24th 3:10pm
Sep 19, 20191 min read


Cover Crop Events to kick start August
Check out these Cover Crop events happening this August and September. Free lunches and bus tours galore! Rice County Soil Health Group...
Aug 1, 20191 min read


Spring Lawn Care for Clean Water: 7 Tips
Spring is here and winter is behind us. Finally we are able to get outside and spend some time in the yard. Along with all the...
Apr 20, 20192 min read
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