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Outdoor Family Fun on the Mississippi River was a Huge Success!
On Saturday, August 14, 2010 the Stearns County Soil & Water Conservation District teamed up with the Minnesota DNR, Stearns County Parks, Benton County, St. Cloud State University, local sportsman's clubs, businesses and others to host a day of family fun, where folks could get hands-on instruction in a variety of outdoor activities!
This years' event marks the second consecutive year of hosting such an event and despite the damaging storms that hit the local area late in the day on Friday, folks still found an opportunity to "take the day off" on Saturday. There was an estimated 650 participants taking part in the day's activities. Participants attending had the opportunity to make and bring home a bird house and/or a buckthorn walking stick, learn the basics about disc golf, archery, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, Geocaching and more. It was an amazing day and could not have been possible without the gracious support from our local sponsors and the assistance from over 80 volunteers.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 13, 2011!
If you would like to assist in next years' activities please feel free to contact Kimberly at 320-251-7800 ext 161.
WANTED: Places to Install Raingardens, Native Buffers, and Shoreline Restoration Projects
The Stearns County Soil and Water Conservation District is looking for property owners within Stearns County that are interested in completing a raingarden, native buffer, or lakeshore restoration project. Interested? Click here.
Stearns County SWCD Celebrates 60th Anniversary
On Tuesday, July 13, 2010, over 300 people attended to help us celebrate our 60th Anniversary at the Richmond Community Park on Thein Lake. Thank you again to all the sponsors whose contributions that made this event possible. Click here to check out some of the event highlights.
Want to learn about the soil on your property? Check out the Web Soil Survey Click here...
The Storm Report By Federal Premium Ammunition:
Check out our own Jason Selvog and Dennis Fuchs talking about CRP on YouTube. Click here...
Stearns County Surpasses 20,000 Acre CRP Milestone
Thanks to a local effort led by Pheasants Forever and the Stearns Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), Minnesota's Stearns County has surpassed 20,000 acres enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) since starting the initiative in 2003. Learn more...
Mississippi River Basin Initiative Program
The Stearns SWCD has been awarded over $4 million for projects that will protect and restore the waters of the Sauk River. Working with many partners, the SWCD will provide assistance to producers to reduce nitrogen and phosphorus while supporting agricultural productively and wildlife habitat. Learn more...
2010 Farm Family of the Year
Congratulations to the Nick and Tara Meyer family of Sauk Centre. They have been named Stearns County's "2010 Farm Family of the Year" by the University of Minnesota. Learn more...
MDA promotes water quality assurance program
Minnesota livestock producers have a new voluntary and proactive way to address water quality issues on their land through the Livestock Environmental Quality Assurance Program (LEQA). Learn more...
St. John's Prep wins Area 2 Senior Envirothon:
St. John's Prep takes 1st and 3rd at the Area 2 Senior Envirothon held on May 4, 2010 at the Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center Learn more...
Last Day for CRP, General Sign-Up 39Fri, Aug 27, 20108:00 AM to 4:30 PMFarm Service Agency, Waite Park More Info... |
SWCD Board MeetingTue, Sep 14, 20109:00 AM to 1:00 PMMarket Place Mall, 110 Second Street South More Info... |
Prairie, CRP Managment, and Invasive Species Field DayWed, Sep 15, 2010Lamberton, MN More Info... |
2010 Certified Crop Adviser UpdateMon, Sep 27, 20108:00 AM to 4:00 PMA-Rod's Bar and Grill Elrosa, MN More Info... |