MASWCD

Every day across #Minnesota, SWCDs are providing valuable expertise to help implement conservation projects and protect our natural resources. 🌳💧🌱👩‍🌾 Watch and share our brand new video about this important work! youtube.com/watch?v=iwRfcP…

Happy Thanksgiving from MASWCD! Today and every day, we’re grateful for Minnesota’s SWCDs and their year-round efforts to preserve and enhance our natural resources. Thank you for making a lasting difference!

MASWCD’s Annual Convention is next month! Shoutout to this year’s convention sponsors for supporting us. We can’t wait to see everyone at our biggest event of the year!

The Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts’ annual awards program is one of the key ways the association celebrates and elevates the outstanding achievements of local SWCDs across the state. Stay tuned to find out who this year’s winners are!

It’s #GiveToTheMaxDay! Your gift to MASWCD supports the Minnesota Envirothon, helping students gain real-world experience solving environmental challenges and discovering their potential as conservation leaders! Donate today: givemn.org/organization/M…

Give to the Max Day is this week! MASWCD proudly sponsors the Minnesota Envirothon and your donation helps students learn, lead and make a difference in conservation! Donate today! bit.ly/3K9SrH7

Thanks to the help of the Crow Wing SWCD, the Whiskey Creek project which transformed 13 acres near Baxter, MN into a thriving regional stormwater wetland complex is now complete!

Isanti SWCD recently hosted 18 elected and appointed officials for an afternoon of conservation and education! Attendees heard from constituents about their conservation projects completed with the help of the SWCD.

Reminder! The MASCWD Annual Convention will be held Dec. 1-3 in Bloomington. Join over 700 conservation leaders for networking, learning, and important conversations about the future of our work and progress in Minnesota! Don’t miss it – register today! maswcd.info

Shout out to the Chisago SWCD, which recently celebrated its 75th anniversary with a project tour and open house! SWCD staff, community members and legislators showed up to learn about the vital work the SWCD is doing to promote land and water conservation!

Congratulations to this year’s MASWCD Leadership Institute cohort! A partnership with the University of Minnesota Extension, local SWCD staff and board members from across the state gathered to strengthen their leadership capacity for conservation work in Minnesota.

Last month, MASWCD hosted the 2025 Stewardship Summit, which brought leaders from across the state together to strengthen governance, share practical tools and explore locally led conservation strategies!

Calling all SWCD members: Help the future of conservation grow! Become a CFANS mentor for a rewarding opportunity to connect one-on-one with U of M students interested in learning more about career opportunities in conservation. Apply by October 3! cfans.umn.edu/alumni/mentor-…

Save the date! The MASWCD Annual Convention is back December 1-3 in Bloomington, MN. Join over 700 conservation leaders from across the state for networking, learning and important conversations about the future of our work! Register today: maswcd.info

This summer, SWCD leaders gathered across Minnesota for connection and collaboration. From clean water to watershed plans, these meetings highlighted our shared commitment to protecting Minnesota land and water now and into the future!

Farmest 2025 was a powerful celebration of MN agriculture! From Farm Bill updates to renewable energy and conservation, leaders and farmers united to share ideas and solutions to keep Minnesota’s agricultural sector innovative and resilient!

It’s opening day at the Minnesota State Fair! Heading to the fairgrounds? Be sure to stop by the U of M Extension’s soil health exhibit in the Eco Experience Building! #MNStateFair #SoilHealth #EcoExperience

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Forests are a powerful tool for protecting water. In Pine County, foresters with the local SWCD are expanding forest stewardship in the Snake River Watershed to improve water quality. By implementing forest management practices, water quality will improve!

Jim Birkholz is something of a conservation legend in Chisago County. After spending years working for the @MNBWSR, Birkholz is still known for his influence on farming and natural resources – and for his family’s delicious, Minnesota-grown apples. 🍎 stcroix360.com/2025/03/an-app…

For Rice County farmer Ben Johnson, conservation efforts are still bringing benefits after 20 years of responsible, sustainable farming. From no-till tactics to planting cover crops, the Johnsons are committed to conservation. Read their story ⬇️ thelandonline.com/news/commitmen…