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Nov 22, 20244 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.


Feb 13, 20243 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...


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...

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...


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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