News and Events NEXT BOARD MEETING 11 , 2010 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19 , 2015 November 4:30 p.m. SWCD Office USDA Service Center 900 Washington St. NW Preston, MN
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The SWCD/NRCS offices will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2015 for the Presidents' Day holiday.
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The Annual Planning will be held on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. at the Conservation Building located at 912 Houston Street in Preston.
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U of M Cow-Calf Days Flyer, Cow-Calf Days Press Release
Thursday, February 12, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. Heintz Center, Rochester, MN
Scholarship applications are now being accepted from graduating high school seniors who are planning to pursue a degree in natural resources, agriculture or related field. Applications need to be received by 4:00 pm on Friday, March 27, 2015 at the SWCD office at 900 Washington Avenue NW in Preston. Questions, please call (507) 765-3878 ext. 3.
John and Deb Bruihler Named 2014 Outstanding Conservationists
Grazing Gazette - January/February Edition
Fall/Winter 2014 Conservation Chronicles
Root River Landscape Stewardship Plan
The Fillmore SWCD has received $45,000 in Clean Water Funds to be offered as mini-grants for projects that reduce or treat stormwater runoff to local streams. Grant funds will be available through the end of 2015. Grant applications will be accepted at any time during the grant period.
Click here for more details about the grant, the grant application, and the guidelines and criteria for the mini-grants. Contact Jennifer Ronnenberg at (507) 765-3878 ext. 3 for more information.
Root River Watershed Citizen Conversations - Summary
Root River Watershed Citizen Conversations - All Responses
Rain Barrel Order Form & FAQ's
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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.
Click here to view a brochure describing the Lost Creek Trail Practices and Features. For more detailed information on each of the practices and features, click here.
- The Rent You Receive Is More Than Just Money
- Sample Lease Agreement
- Sample Checklist of Conservation Practices That May Be Included In An Agreement
- Bluebird Recovery Program of Minnesota
- Emerald Ash Borer Information
- Dead Animal Composting Fact Sheet
- Waste Pesticide Disposal Information
- Hardwood Reforestation in a Creek Valley Dominated by Reed Canary Grass - A Special Project by Tim and Susan Gossman
Last updated: January 23, 2015
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