Soil Health News
Did you know the Pomme de Terre River Association publishes a monthly newsletter featuring information and upcoming events related to soil health in our area and around Minnesota? Here’s a page from the July 2025 newsletter. Click here to read the full issue! Visit pdtriver.org or find them on Facebook... Read More
Judy Johnston is retiring!
Judy Johnston is retiring in July after almost 30 years with Stevens SWCD! She has worked with many different staff and supervisors over the years and has seen many changes in conservation and conservation education during those 30 years. She has done a little of everything at Stevens SWCD, pitching... Read More
Stevens SWCD welcomes two new staff members in July 2024
Stevens SWCD is excited to welcome two new staff members to our team. Austin Norby will serve as our Soil Health Specialist, working with local farmers and landowners to improve soil quality. This involves a variety of things such as planting cover crops, implementing crop rotations, reducing compaction, and improving... Read More
Public Comment Period Open — Pomme de Terre River Watershed
The Draft Pomme de Terre WRAPS Report Update and Draft Pomme de Terre River Watershed TMDL Report 2024 are open for public comment through June 27, 2024. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has opened a public comment period for the Pomme de Terre River Watershed, which includes the counties of... Read More
NOW HIRING: Soil Health Specialist
Stevens SWCD is hiring a Soil Health Specialist. This full-time role encompasses diverse coordination and marketing responsibilities to support the objectives of the Stevens SWCD Soil Health Program. This individual will oversee the promotion of sustainable land management practices, focusing on enhancing soil health, preserving natural resources, and boosting agricultural... Read More
2024 is an election year for 3 of 5 Stevens SWCD Supervisor districts
SWCD Board members are elected officials and 2024 is an election year for 3 of the 5 districts within Stevens County. Board members are elected to 4-year terms and Districts 1, 4, and 5 will be included in the 2024 election (please click here to see a map of Stevens... Read More
We’re Hiring a Watershed Coordinator!
Stevens SWCD is hiring a Watershed Coordinator. This full-time role encompasses diverse coordination and marketing responsibilities to support the objectives of the Pomme de Terre River Association (PDTRA) Joint Powers Board. The coordinator will work with state, federal, and local entities, as well as boards and organizations, to advance various... Read More
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE — CHIPPEWA WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLAN
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE: The Chippewa River Watershed Association Joint Powers Board is holding a Public Hearing at 9:15 a.m. on Friday, April 19, 2024, at the Pope County Courthouse Community Room, 130 E. Minnesota Avenue, Glenwood, MN regarding the Chippewa River Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan adoption. For more information, please... Read More
WE ARE HIRING! Full Time Assistant Technician position available
The Stevens SWCD is hiring a full time Assistant Technician. Salary $19.24-$25.84 per hour depending on experience. Click here to read the full position announcement. Click here to access the application online. If you would like to request the application in an alternative format, please message chris.staebler@stevensswcd.org. Stevens SWCD is... Read More
Read our Spring 2020 newsletter!
Click on the link below to read our latest newsletter! We are gearing up for spring work! April 2020 Newsletter