FILE BY JUNE 2 TO RUN FOR SWCD SUPERVISOR
People concerned about water quality and soil health in Brown County should consider filing by June 2, 2026 to run for the position of supervisor of the Brown Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD).
Supervisors play an important role in how a wide variety of natural resources are managed in our county, including wetlands, rivers, lakes and farmland. Serving as a supervisor is a terrific opportunity for people who want a voice in how we manage our environment.
Those interested in running for supervisor should file at the county auditor’s office between May 19 and June 2.
SWCDs are special purpose units of government that manage and direct conservation programs at the local level. Important programs and priorities of Brown SWCD include the Reinvest In Minnesota (RIM) conservation easement program, Cost Share programs, Soil Health programs, and the One Watershed, One Plan program. An elected board of supervisors governs each of Minnesota’s 88 SWCDs.
This year, Brown SWCD has two supervisor positions up for election. SWCD candidates appear on the ballot for the November 3, 2026 general election. Candidates are elected countywide, but must reside in one of the supervisor districts up for election. These include: District 3 (townships of Eden, Home, Prairieville, and Stark plus all of the incorporated area of Sleepy Eye, Evan, and Cobden); and District 5 (townships of Cottonwood, Milford, and Sigel plus all of the incorporated area of New Ulm). SWCD supervisors serve four-year terms.
SWCD supervisors meet monthly to discuss business, including state grant allocations to landowners; district conservation priorities; coordination with other local units of government and state agencies; and legislative priorities. Supervisors do not receive a salary but receive compensation for attending meetings and expense reimbursements.
Contact District Manager, Melanie Krueger, at the Brown SWCD office, 507-794-2553 ext 0026, with questions or for additional information.
The Role of a Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor
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Visit the Brown County Elections website for details: http://www.co.brown.mn.us/elections