Apr 20, 20214 min read5 Ways to Celebrate Earth WeekLets celebrate Earth Week! The Scott SWCD has easy tips for homeowners to adopt this Earth Week to help make our environment better.
Oct 22, 20203 min readBacteria Pollution in Scott CountyBacteria 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 readVern and Becky Wick Named 2020 Conservation LeadersAs 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 readBest Time of Year to Remove BuckthornBuckthorn removal can be a confusing process, but following these steps can remove the invasive bush and keep it away for years to come.
Aug 27, 20205 min readRestoration Brings 87 acres of Wetland Bank to Scott CountyIf 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 readSustainable Farming Protects Lowell Schmitz’s Land in Belle PlaineScott County is filled with beautiful rolling hills and swaying landscapes, creating a picturesque scene when you look out to the...
Nov 14, 20192 min readLocal Boy Scouts Spray Paint for Lake HealthOn Saturday October 23, Boy Scout Troop 323 spent their Saturday spray painting storm drains around Cedar Lake.
Nov 4, 20193 min readFall Recap at the SWCDCheck out what the Scott SWCD has been doing over the fall months. Everything from conservation projects to education outreach and more!