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Stearns County SWCD Updates Logo and Branding, Adopts New Name: Stearns Conservation District
Stearns County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is excited to announce the launch of our updated logo and branding and the...
Stearns County SWCD
Nov 25, 2024

75th Anniversary Open House Celebration
Stearns County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is celebrating 75 years of conservation. To mark this milestone, the Stearns...
Stearns County SWCD
Sep 5, 2024

Photo Contest Open until October 15
Stearns County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) invites those across the county to submit their photographs for our third annual...
Stearns County SWCD
Sep 3, 2024

Soil Health Field Day, August 29, near Sauk Centre
The Stearns County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is hosting a free soil health field day on Thursday, August 29th, 2024,...
Stearns County SWCD
Aug 1, 2024


New Funding Available to Help Improve Minnesota’s Soil Health
Applications are open for the Soil Health Financial Assistance Program until August 30, 2024. The Soil Health Financial Assistance Grant...
Stearns County SWCD
Jul 25, 2024


Justine Meyer Appointed to the Stearns County SWCD Board of Supervisors, Becomes First Female to Hold Position
Stearns County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is proud to announce the appointment of Justine Meyer as the first female...
Stearns County SWCD
Jul 24, 2024

File before June 4 to run for Stearns County SWCD Supervisor
People concerned about water quality and soil health in Stearns County should consider filing by June 4, 2024, to run for the position of...
Stearns County SWCD
May 20, 2024


We Are Water Exhibit Now Open
The Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC), and the Mississippi River – Sartell Watershed Partners are pleased to announce that the traveling...
Stearns County SWCD
Apr 16, 2024


Know Where and When to Apply Fall Nitrogen Fertilizer
Restrictions apply in some areas of state under Groundwater Protection Rule The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is reminding...
Stearns County SWCD
Apr 1, 2024

Summer 2023 Newsletter
The Stearns County SWCD quarterly e-newsletter is published to help keep you informed on the pertinent activities and information...
Stearns County SWCD
Mar 1, 2024

Irrigators Clinic to be held on March 28
The annual Irrigators Clinic will be held on Thursday, March 28, in Alexandria, MN from 9AM-3PM at the Admin Building (821 Cedar St....
Stearns County SWCD
Feb 22, 2024


Mark Lefebvre named 2024 recipient of the Hugh Hammond Bennett Award for Conservation Excellence
The Stearns County Soil and Water Conservation District is pleased to announce Mark Lefebvre, Conservation Planning Manager, as the 2024...
Stearns County SWCD
Feb 1, 2024

Women in Ag Conference coming to St. Cloud on February 6
Cultivate your passion for agriculture at the 2024 Women in Ag Conference, hosted by the U of M Women in Ag Network in partnership with...
Stearns County SWCD
Jan 5, 2024


Photo Contest submissions accepted until November 1st
Stearns County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) invites those across the county to submit their photographs for our second...
Stearns County SWCD
Nov 7, 2023


Sauk River Chain of Lakes water-quality solutions start with livestock producers
By Ann Wessel, Information Officer, MN Board of Water and Soil Resources PAYNESVILLE — Eleven Stearns County livestock producers within...
Stearns County SWCD
Sep 21, 2023


Cover Crop Field Day on August 24
Register now for the “Cover Crop Field Day: Plant It, Grow It, Profit” near Spring Hill on Thursday, August 24. Check-in will start at...
Stearns County SWCD
Aug 1, 2023

Sunday on the Sauk River Family Canoe Ride
Join us on Sunday, August 20 near St. Martin to canoe down the Sauk River and learn about the connection between agriculture and water...
Stearns County SWCD
Aug 1, 2023

Mark Lefebvre recognized as one of Field to Market’s 2023 Trusted Adviser Spotlight Honorees
Stearns County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is proud to announce Mark Lefebvre has been recognized as one of Field to...
Stearns County SWCD
Jun 7, 2023

2022 Annual Report
We are pleased to share with you our 2022 Annual Report . This publication highlights the initiatives and projects that are helping us...
Stearns County SWCD
Mar 22, 2023

Fall 2022 Newsletter
The Stearns County SWCD's fall 2022 newsletter is now available! The quarterly e-newsletter is published to help keep you informed on the...
Stearns County SWCD
Nov 22, 2022