ScottSWCD
@ScottSwcd
Mission: Promote and support the conservation of natural resources in Scott County through strong partnerships, trusted relationships and excellent service.
The Scott Clean Water Education Program provides educational workshops, classroom visits, and more to residents on ways to improve water quality in our lakes and rivers. Check them out! scottswcd.org/education @ScottSwcd #CleanWaterStartsWithMe
Our staff have been hard at work this week filling nearly 600 orders of Minnesota native trees! Pickup is THIS FRIDAY, April 29th from 8:00am - 7:00pm at the Scott County fairgrounds. Extra trees for sale, nitrate testing, and conservation information will also be available!
We're hosting a webinar on Pollinators! We are excited to host speaker Dr. Elaine Evans to talk about what's happening with the rusty patched bumble bee, and funding for pollinator gardens. Join us on Zoom April 12th Register: eventbrite.com/e/lawns-to-leg…
"Start small and simple" is part of the wealth of knowledge Lance Kelssig offers in his latest feature article from Successful Farming. Read more on his story, and listen to him in person at our upcoming workshop on March 16th! agriculture.com/crops/cover-cr…
We're so grateful to always work with outstanding landowners who share our passion for health and sustainability. Scott and Charlotte Gaughran are one such family that's created a balance that benefits animal health, and the environment. Read their story! scottswcd.org/post/jordan-fa…
Upcoming workshop! We are excited to host part 2 of our Growing Healthy Soils workshop series featuring notable speakers Dave Brandt and Lance Kelssig! Register now at eventbrite.com/.../growing-he…...
Are you passionate about conserving and protecting Scott County's natural resources and ditch systems? So are we! Our office is hiring a full-time Ditch & Soil Erosion Specialist to lead county ditch inspections. Visit scottswcd.org/employment to apply today!
Just one tablespoon of salt permanently pollutes five gallons of water, so make every grain count! Remember to scatter and use salt only where it’s critical. When you apply salt to pavement, aim for three inches of space between salt grains for fastest melting. @AdoptaDrainMN
Stop by City Hall for a free salting kit (while supplies last!), compliments of the Scott Watershed Management Organization. The kit includes a salting cup, salt use guide sheets, alternative de-icing options and more information on keeping our water clean with salt reduction.
Join the Scott SWCD for a free mini winter webinar next Wednesday on the topic of reducing your sidewalk salt this season Join us Wednesday, December 15, at 6:00 p.m. Eventbrite link: eventbrite.com/e/homeowner-st…
Let it snow, let it snow! And join us for our mini winter webinar next Wednesday on the topic of reducing your sidewalk salt this season. Join us Wednesday, December 15th at 6:00PM eventbrite.com/e/homeowner-st…
Mini webinar alert! We're hosting a mini Homeowner Winter Management webinar on the topic of chloride pollution. Register for FREE at eventbrite.com/e/homeowner-st…
Another year of successful aerial seeding cover crops is complete! This year a mixture of rye, rapeseed and turnip was applied across 13 fields in Scott County. These seeds will provide cover throughout the winter and provide extra nutrients to crops planted next spring
Aerial seeding for cover crops is now complete for 2021! Yesterday we partnered with Midwest Ag Air to seed 350 acres across the county. These seeds will provide cover, soil stability, and nutrients to the fields they were applied on--giving fields an advantage for next year
We want to expand our youth education programs! We're seeking a qualified individual or firm who will work with us to enhance our 5th-8th grade programming For more details or to apply to our open request, visit: scottswcd.org/post/scott-swc…
Happy #NationalInternDay to our amazing summer intern: Anna! She's been working hard monitoring both surface waters and groundwater levels in Scott County. She's been an awesome addition to our team and we thank her for all that she does!
Come say hi to us at the Scott County Fair! Our booth will be in building 11 Wednesday - Sunday and we're giving away FREE winter maintenance kits to help you reduce salt pollution this season
Our crew was hard at work last week spraying weeds at a recent wetland restoration done in the Helena Township in 2019. By keeping weeds down, the BEAUTIFUL native prairie can keep blooming for many years to come!
#Macroinvertebrates are great indicators of long-term health of #wetlands and other waterbodies. Last week, we collected macroinvertebrate samples from 5 wetlands in the District. The creatures are being preserved and will be identified to determine a wetland health score!
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