BROWN SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT CONSERVATION TECHNICIAN JOB ANNOUNCEMENT May 16, 2022 The Brown Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is looking to fill a Conservation Technician position. The district is seeking an individual who is highly organized with…Continue Reading →
People concerned about water quality and soil health in Brown County should consider filing by May 31, 2022, to run for the position of supervisor of the Brown Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD). Supervisors play an important role in…Continue Reading →
As fishing and boating seasons officially kick off on Saturday, May 14th, Wildlife Forever, Brown SWCD, and leading conservation groups from across the state and country proclaim Saturday, May 14th as Clean Drain Dry Day. Supporting organizations have signed a…Continue Reading →
BROWN SWCD PROMOTES STEWARDSHIP WEEK Brown SWCD, in partnership with the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD), is celebrating the 67th Annual Stewardship Week from April 24 – May 1, 2022. This year’s Stewardship Week theme is “Healthy Soil, Healthy…Continue Reading →
Brown SWCD is now accepting tree orders for the 2022 planting season. Order deadline is Friday, February 25, 2022 or until stock is depleted. Tree planting service is no longer available. Several hardwood and evergreen species are available. Trees are…Continue Reading →
The Brown Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) recognizes Don and Diana Schaefer as the 2021 Outstanding Conservationist in Brown County. The Schaefer’s reside a few miles south of New Ulm on a farm tucked between the Minnesota River and…Continue Reading →
Minnesota CREP Option for Landowners Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) WHAT IS CREP? CREP is a voluntary conservation program that combines federal and state programs across prioritized portions of Minnesota. CREP combines the popular Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) with a…Continue Reading →
Each year the Brown SWCD office publishes an annual Conservation Update newsletter with a variety of articles focusing on conservation topics from the past year. Thank You to all advertisers for making the publication possible! Click here to view our…Continue Reading →