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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


Stephanie Hatzenbihler Receives Deborah L. Swackhamer Award
Stephanie Hatzenbihler Receives Deborah L. Swackhamer Award for Excellence in Water Resource Management The Stearns County Soil and Water...
Stearns County SWCD
Nov 6, 2024


Lawns to Legumes Accepting Applications
The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) is accepting applications for Spring 2024 Lawns to Legumes pollinator habitat...
Stearns County SWCD
Oct 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


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


Rain Gauge Reader Volunteers Needed for Stearns County
If you live in Stearns County in any of the following townships: Ashley, Crow Lake, Crow River, Lake Henry, Lake George, Maine Prairie,...
Stearns County SWCD
Mar 16, 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


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


MN DNR Walk-In Access Program Enrollment now open until May 1
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR) Walk-In Access (WIA) program enrollment is open through May 1. Landowners who...
Stearns County SWCD
Mar 22, 2023


We Are Water MN Exhibit
The Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) and the Mississippi River St. Cloud Watershed Collaborative are pleased to announce that the...
Stearns County SWCD
Mar 8, 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


USDA-NRCS Minnesota Announces EQIP Signup for 2023 Funding
The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Minnesota announced the cut-off date to apply for fiscal year 2023 funds through the...
Stearns County SWCD
Oct 31, 2022


New Cost-share Program to Help Upgrade Irrigation Systems
Irrigators in 19 Minnesota counties are eligible St. Paul, MN : The first sign-up for cost-share for irrigation system upgrades and...
Stearns County SWCD
May 20, 2022


MN DNR Walk-In Access Program Enrollment now open until April 15
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR) Walk-In Access (WIA) program enrollment is now open through April 15. Landowners...
Stearns County SWCD
Feb 28, 2022


Stearns County Shoreland Workshop to be held on January 27
The Stearns County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) and the Stearns County Environmental Services will be hosting the Stearns...
Stearns County SWCD
Dec 22, 2021


800,000+ Acres Certified in the MN Ag Water Quality Certification Program
In November, the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) has no certified 1,141 farms on 800,915 acres...
Stearns County SWCD
Dec 3, 2021


USDA - NRCS Minnesota Announces EQIP Signup for 2022 Funding
Providing Conservation Practices to Protect Natural Resources in Minnesota Farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners can plan for next...
Stearns County SWCD
Oct 18, 2021


Funds Available To Improve Safety on Minnesota Farms
Information is provided by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture Minnesota farmers who want to improve safety on their farms can now...
Stearns County SWCD
Oct 15, 2021