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
2022 is an election year!
HELP CONSERVE OUR COUNTY’S SOIL AND WATER This November, voters in Stevens County will head to the polls to elect a variety of governmental positions, including for supervisors of the Stevens Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD). If you live in one of the supervisor districts up for election –... Read More
2022 Household Hazardous Waste Collections
The Household Hazardous Waste Collections are set in Stevens County for 2022, locations in Morris and Chokio. For more information or questions please call Stevens County Environmental Services 320-208-6558. click below for dates/times 22 Annual HHW
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
Important changes for Stevens County Agriculture Permits
Stevens County Planning & Zoning adapts new ordinance for agriculture buildings below SWCD Newsletter Insert
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