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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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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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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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May 20, 20222 min read
Lawns to Legumes Program in Scott County
During the summer of 2021, the Scott Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) partnered with the neighbors of Vergus Avenue around...
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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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Jul 12, 20213 min read
Manure Management Options for Hobby Farms
Hobby and other small-scale farms are a great source for food and resources in local communities. But with those resources comes a...
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Apr 20, 20214 min read
5 Ways to Celebrate Earth Week
Lets celebrate Earth Week! The Scott SWCD has easy tips for homeowners to adopt this Earth Week to help make our environment better.
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Feb 26, 20212 min read
Volunteer weather observers needed in Scott County
The Scott SWCD is currently looking for new community members to join our volunteer team!
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Jan 28, 20214 min read
County-wide partnership on its way to eradicating Wild Parsnip
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...
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Oct 22, 20203 min read
Checking Water softeners could save money… and our rivers!
Water softeners are an essential piece of equipment in many Scott County households. In areas with hard water—or, water that contains...
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