Governor Walz Proclaims Minnesota Fishing Opener Clean Drain Dry Day
Keep our lakes clean from aquatic invasive species! Clean Drain Dry! Contact: Judy Johnston, Stevens SWCD — judy.johnston@stevensswcd.org Dane Huinker – Wildlife Forever – Dhuinker@wildlifeforever.org (Morris, MN) – As fishing and boating seasons officially kick off on Saturday, May 15th, Wildlife Forever, (Stevens SWCD) and leading conservation groups from across... Read More
Rain Garden Workshop April 17, 2021
Join us next Saturday April 17 at the Stevens SWCD shop, 10:00-11:30, for a Rain Garden Workshop. We will cover, planning for a rain garden, planting, native plants and maintenance. Now is your chance to see if a rain garden would be beneficial for your landscape. RG Flyer 2021 ... Read More
Morris Model features speakers in agriculture
“Preparedness in Agriculture” Morris Model will be hosting a discussion via Zoom with Dennis Todey from the USDA Midwest Climate Hub to discuss the changing agricultural practices in the Upper Midwest in response to shifts in seasonal temperatures and precipitation events. For information and to register click below. MMRDS press... Read More
Stevens SWCD Annual Review 2020
Check out our Stevens SWCD Annual Review 2020 featured in the Stevens County Times, March 2, 2021 Here is the link to the digital SWCD 2020 annual review
Important changes for Stevens County Agriculture Permits
Stevens County Planning & Zoning adapts new ordinance for agriculture buildings below SWCD Newsletter Insert
CRP Regular Sign-up Open January 4- February 12, 2021
CRP 2021 Sign up
Minnesotans Report Receiving Mystery Seeds Appearing to Come from China
Check out more details about mysterious seeds Minnesotans have reported receiving unsolicited packages of seeds in the mail. If you experience something similar, you should do the following: * Do not throw away the package or its contents. * Do not plant the seeds. * Contact Arrest the Pest line... Read More
“Where would we BEE without Pollinators” Stevens SWCD Mural wins at Area Competition!
Congratulations! Jonah Warzecha, 5th grade student at Morris Area Elementary, his teacher was Mrs. Bauleke. This year’s theme for the contest was, “Where would we BEE without Pollinators”. Jonah was one of three winners to be selected in our 12 county area. Attached you will see a photo his outstanding project! ... Read More
USDA Announces Direct Support to Farmers for Losses Related to COVID-19
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 19, 2020 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced details of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which will provide up to $16 billion in direct payments to deliver relief to America’s farmers and ranchers impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. In addition to this direct... Read More
FILE BEFORE JUNE 2 TO RUN FOR SWCD SUPERVISOR
Supervisor Elections coming up November 2020 Individuals concerned about water quality and soil erosion in Stevens County should consider filing between May 19 and June 2 to run for the position of Supervisor of the Stevens Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD). “Supervisors play an important role in how our... Read More