Land Management 

Responsibilities & Services

The Watonwan County Land Management Department is charged with overseeing matters of zoning and land use permitting as required in the Watonwan County Zoning Ordinance (PDF). This includes feedlot programs, septic system inventory, and compliance and shoreland development and use. Most matters consider, and are directly connected with, surface water quality and soil erosion.

  1. Who do I contact if I want to throw away old paint cans or find out collection times?
  2. Who do I contact if I need a new 9-1-1 address assigned?
  3. Who do I contact if I have questions regarding radon?
  4. Who do I call if I suspect that my septic system is failing?
  5. Do I need a building permit if I am replacing shingles, replacing siding, or replacing windows?

Contact Us

  1. David Haler 2021

    David Haler

    Land Management Director
    Email David Haler

  2. Kyla Schlomann December 2021

    Kyla Schlomann

    Solid Waste Admin. & Asst. Zoning Admin.
    Email Kyla Schlomann

  3. Carrie Schultz

    Carrie Schultz

    SWCD Asst. Mgr. & Co. Ditch Inspector
    Email Carrie Schultz

  4. Laura Quiring December 2020

    Laura Quiring

    SWCD District Technician
    Email Laura Quiring

  5. Jacob VanRyswyk

    Jacob VanRyswyk

    SWCD District Technician/Watonwan Co. Feedlot Technician
    Email Jacob VanRyswyk

  6. Jody Anderson December 2021

    Jody Anderson

    Land Management / SWCD Technical Clerk
    Email Jody Anderson

  7. Land Management & Zoning

    Phone: 507-375-1225
    Fax: 507-375-1260

  8. Hours 

    Monday through Friday 

    8 a.m. to Noon

    1 to 4:30 p.m. 


  9. Physical Address
    108 Eighth Street S
    Suite 2
    St. James, MN 56081