Soil & Water Conservation District

SWCD Mission

SWCD 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 2nd Tuesday 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. Upcoming SWCD Monthly Meeting Date: Tuesday, October 13th, 2026 Time: 8:30 A.M. Location Watonwan County Resource Center Building 108 8th Street South Suite 2 St. James, MN 56081 Grant Contacts Grant Program Leadership: David [email protected]: 507-375-1225 Grant Management: David Haler [email protected] Phone: 507-375-1225 Grants: Buffer GrantsConservation Delivery------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Carrie [email protected]: 507-375-1225 Grants: Conservation ContractsSoil Health PracticesSoil Health Delivery