conservation | scottswcd

Nov 224 min read

Hughes Family named Conservation Leaders of the Year

Maxine Hughes is named the Scott SWCD's 2024 Conservation Leader of the year thanks to her lake restorations and community efforts.

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Apr 84 min read

Spring maintenance for raingardens

Maintenance reminders to keep your raingarden looking good and functioning at its full capacity for years to come.

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Feb 192 min read

Funding available for conservation in local watersheds

The Scott SWCD has been awarded Minnesota State funds to carry out conservation-minded projects for local landowners

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Feb 133 min read

Interseeders, no-till drills, buckthorn wrenches, and more available for rent

As soil-and-water-saving farming techniques become more popular in Scott County, the Scott SWCD provides producers with the right tools...

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Nov 8, 20234 min read

Simon Family Agriculture named 2023 Conservation Leaders

Simon Family Ag nominated as the 2023 Conservation Leader in Scott County.

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Jul 19, 20232 min read

Local producers receive water quality awards

Local farmers speak on recognition from the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program.

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Jun 30, 20233 min read

Belle Plaine Farmer changes operation for soil and water quality

In 2014, Belle Plaine producer Brian Entinger found himself on a farm transformed. His fields that had once been lush cropland and...

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Jun 22, 20232 min read

Meet your locally elected Scott SWCD Board Members

The Scott SWCD is a political subdivision of the State of Minnesota established in 1941 to provide technical, financial, scientific, and...

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Feb 22, 20234 min read

Shakopee resident plants over 8,000 trees

Shakopee resident, Al Perry, estimates that over the last thirty-four years he’s planted between eight and ten thousand trees

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Dec 28, 20222 min read

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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Nov 16, 20225 min read

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, 20223 min read

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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Oct 3, 20223 min read

Fall maintenance tips for pollinator gardens

With beautiful, cool fall weather on the horizon, it’s time to start “putting your garden to bed”. Seasonal maintenance is necessary for...

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Aug 26, 20223 min read

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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Jun 30, 20222 min read

Local Aerial Seeding for Cover Crops Brings Soil Benefits

This August, the Scott SWCD will once again be partnering with an aerial applicator to seed cover crops onto local farmer’s fields.

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Apr 1, 20223 min read

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, 20222 min read

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, 20223 min read

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 10, 20214 min read

Jerry and Susan Mealman Named 2021 Conservation Leaders

Every year, the Scott Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is grateful to work with outstanding landowners who help create...

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Nov 23, 20212 min read

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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