News and Events NEXT BOARD MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2017 No5:00 P.M. ve mber FILLMORE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS LOCATION TO BE DETERMINED PRESTON, MN |
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THE SWCD AND NRCS OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED TUESDAY, JULY 4TH IN OBSERVANCE OF INDEPENDENCE DAY.
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Root River One Watershed, One Plan Pilot Project
MN CREP Sign-up Kick Off Starts May 15, 2017
Upcoming Events:
Cover Crop Field Day - June 23 - Brian Hazel Farm - 10-11:30 am
Fillmore SWCD 75th Anniversary Conservation Tour and Banquet - June 27th Although the deadline has passed for the RSVP's, there is a limited number of seats still available for the Conservation Tour. If you would like to attend, give the office a call at (507) 765-3878 ext. 3 to check availability.
NEW - 75th Anniversary Conservation Bus Tour & Banquet Brochure
Click on the above link for details of the route, the scheduled stops, short biographies of the speakers on the bus, and details about the Field to Stream Partnership project. When the tour arrives back at the Fairgrounds, there will be displays and demonstrations before the meal. Following the meal, a panel of people involved in natural resources will give their perspective of how conservation has changed over the past 75 years.
L to R - Duane Benson, Curt and Jean Hall, Elton Redalen
Fillmore County Fair - July 18-23, 2017
The July Board Meeting of the SWCD will be held on Thursday, July 20th at 5:00 pm at the Fairgrounds. Everyone is welcome to attend! Watch for more details.
Watch for details about kids activities at the fair!
New - July/August Grazing Gazette
Jeff & Norman Eickhoff Named 2016 Fillmore County Outstanding Conservationists
***2013-2016 MPCA Pollutant Load Monitoring Grant Final Report
The Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program rewards farmers for what you do best, taking care of your land and its natural resources. For more information on the program and how you can become certified, go to MylandMylegacy.com
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Root River Landscape Stewardship Plan
Rain Barrel Order Form & FAQ's
2016 Fillmore County Plat Books available - $30 each
Bacteria testing is available at the SWCD office. The cost for a bacteria test is $25. There is a reduced cost for households with a pregnant female or a child under the age of one. Click here for more information.
- Sample Lease Agreement
- Sample Checklist of Conservation Practices That May Be Included In An Agreement
Last updated: June 19, 2017
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