Stevens Soil and Water Conservation District

12 Hwy 28 E Ste 2 - Morris MN 56267 - 320-589-4886 Ext. 3

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Current SWCD Board Members
Left to right: Don Huntley, Vice Chair; Jim Krosch, Chair; Dave Lonergan, Secretary; George Libbon, Treasurer; Kirby Hufford, Reporter

SWCD Board of Supervisors

The SWCD Board of Supervisors oversees the SWCD operations and helps set policy regarding state cost share and other conservation issues. Our supervisors strive to protect the interests of our farmers and community members while protecting our natural resources, enhancing the quality of life for everyone in Stevens County.
Click on the links below to learn more.

Supervisor Contact Information
Board of Supervisor Meetings
Year-end Reporting and Fiscal Information

Supervisor Contact Information

This map shows the five different districts that are represented by the SWCD Board of Supervisors.

Board members are available to meet with landowners in Stevens County and welcome your input on the various conservation issues that affect all of us. The supervisor in your district may be more knowledgable about issues in your specific area, but feel free to contact any supervisor with your conservation issues or concerns.

District 1 -- Dave Lonergan, 320-589-4559
District 2 -- George Libbon, 320-677-2777
District 3 -- Jim Krosch, 320-324-2520
District 4 -- Don Huntley, 320-795-2491
District 5 -- Kirby Hufford, 320-589-4638

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2011 Board of Supervisor Meetings

The board meets at 9:30 a.m. on the third Tuesday of each month. Their meetings are open and public participation is encouraged.

Below are the 2011 meeting dates. Meeting minutes will be posted here once they have been approved by the board. Click on the date to read the minutes from that meeting.

January 18, 2011
February 15, 2011
March 15, 2011
April 19, 2011
May 17, 2011
June 28, 2011
July 21, 2011 Meeting to follow staff performance evaluations, approx. 10:30 a.m.
August 16, 2011
September 20, 2011
October 18, 2011 Rescheduled to October 28
November 15, 2011
December 20, 2011
January 17, 2012

Click here for minutes from the 2010 meetings.

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2010 in Review

Each year, the Stevens SWCD sets measurable goals and long range plans for conservation issues in Stevens County. Specific activities and accomplishments for 2010 include:

Coordinated the Area II Envirothon for high school and junior high students in a 12-county area.

Co-coordinated the Pope & Stevens Conservation Day at SWELL -- 5th graders attended

Co-coordinated the Pope & Stevens Water Fest -- 6th graders attended

Planted about 15,000 tress on 20 farmstead windbreaks and installed about 47,000 feet of fabric mulch

Planted over 400 acres of native grasses

Assisted with the enrollment of over 800 acres of new and re-enrolled CRP and over 740 new WRP/RIM acres

Administered State Cost Share program in Stevens County, disbursing over $28,000 to landowners who installed conservation projects

Acted as fiscal agent for the Pomme de Terre Association Joint Powers Board and assisted with the activities of the Watershed Project Coordinator housed in this office, including continuing work related to fecal coliform and turbidity TMDLs as well as a new Major Watershed TMDL

Monitored wells, lakes and rivers for ground water levels

Completed water monitoring on rivers and lakes within the Pomme de Terre watershed

Planned and constructed 5 rain gardens in rural and urban Stevens County

Annual Planning & Fiscal Accountability

Click on the following to learn more about the Stevens SWCD's annual planning and fiscal accountability.

2011 Annual Plan and Budget

Stevens County Local Water Management Plan

2010 Water Plan Amendment

2010 Financial Statements

2008 Audited Financial Statements

Associations & Membership Dues Paid, 2011
National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) $500.00
Minnesota Association of Soil & Water Conservation Districts (MASWCD) $1895.00
West Central MASWCD--Area II -- $300.00
WesMin Resource Conservation & Development $400.00
Morris Area Chamber of Commerce $103.00

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The mission of the Stevens Soil & Water Conservation District is to work with county landowners in putting conservation practices on the land and to help all citizens be good stewards of our natural resources.