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Soil & Water Conservation District
Mission
Our mission is to assist the people of Watonwan County in the wise management of the quality and quantity of ground and surface water, the wise management of wind and water erosion areas, and to educate landowners to recognize the need for proper soil and water resource management.
Overview
In May 1952, a group of farmers met in LaSalle and started action toward the formation of a Soil Conservation District. Petitions were circulated in all townships in Watonwan County and in Albin, Lake Hanska, and Linden townships in Brown County.
After a public hearing a referendum was held with 184 farmers voting in favor of a proposed district and 12 voting against. An application was made to the Secretary of State and the Watonwan Soil Conservation District came into being. The first meeting of the district was held on May 25, 1954.
Board of Supervisors Meeting
SWCD Board meetings are held the 3rd Monday of each month at 8:30 am. If the meeting falls on a holiday, the meeting will be moved to the 3rd Tuesday of that month.
- Due to COVID-19 if you are planning to attend the meeting from the public, please notify our office the Friday before the scheduled meeting. Social distancing procedures will be followed and masks are recommended.
Location
Watonwan County Resources Building 108 8th Street St. James, MN 56081 |
Upcoming SWCD Board Meeting
Date: Thursday, January 21, 2021 Time: 8:30 AM
Attending Meeting via Teleconference
If you are planning to attend the Monthly SWCD Board meeting via remote teleconference, please use the information below.
- Dial In Number: (701) 802-5309
- Access Code: 4533486
Please join the meeting 5 - 10 minutes prior and announce your name.
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David Haler
Land Management Director
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Chad Hildebrand
SWCD Assistant Manager & County Ditch Inspector
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Kyla Schlomann
Solid Waste Admin & Assistant Zoning Admin
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Jody Anderson
Land Management/SWCD Technical Clerk
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Laura Quiring
SWCD District Technician
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Phone: 507-375-1225Fax: 507-375-1260
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Hours
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Physical Address
108 8th Street
Suite 2
St. James, MN 56081