Before we jump into the New Year, let's look back at the amazing accomplishments we achieved in protecting our soil and water.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The changing of the season and warmer weather means that both your prairie plants and their weedy competitors are about to emerge. Stay...

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...

As we look back on 2021, we were able to accomplish so much with the help of our amazing staff, partners, and community.

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

On October 11, elected officials and conservation employees gathered for the annual Scott SWCD and Scott Watershed Management...

Hobby and other small-scale farms are a great source for food and resources in local communities. But with those resources comes a...

Lets celebrate Earth Week! The Scott SWCD has easy tips for homeowners to adopt this Earth Week to help make our environment better.

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

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...

Water softeners are an essential piece of equipment in many Scott County households. In areas with hard water—or, water that contains...

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...

Buckthorn removal can be a confusing process, but following these steps can remove the invasive bush and keep it away for years to come.

Check out what the Scott SWCD has been doing over the fall months. Everything from conservation projects to education outreach and more!