Partnership
Partnership
We work together to put conservation practices on the ground by utilizing State Funds and working directly with local producers/landowners and area engineers.
Buffers
Partnership
Lots of discussion in the State of Minnesota has been revolving around Buffers to improve water quality in the state. If you are interested in learning more, contact our office or click on the link below.
2024 Outstanding Conservationist
2024 Outstanding Conservationist
Bill Brockberg and his wife Jody grow corn, soybeans, oats, and alfalfa as well as feed cattle. In 2024 their farm was recognized as a century farm, originally bought by Bill’s grandfather in 1924. In their years farming, the Brockberg’s have implemented conservation practices such as no-till, cover crops, field borders, tree plantings, and grassed waterways. Seeing the erosion from wind and water was the reason Bill made the change to no-till and cover crops. Bill also helps neighbors with no-tilling their crops & drilling in cover crops with his equipment. The Brockberg’s view themselves as caretakers of the land for future generations and have a goal to leave the land better than when they got it.
Ecological and Water Resources Division Appreciation Award
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources presented its annual Ecological and Water Resources Division Appreciation Award to the Pipestone Soil and Water Conservation District. DNR Ecological and Water Resources Division Director Katie Smith presented the award at the annual conference of the Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts in December.
“Pipestone SWCD is a great partner in sustainable water resource management,” Smith said. “They understand the water availability challenges in the area and work closely with landowners, communities and the DNR.”
Smith also cited Pipestone SWCD’s valuable work collecting and monitoring groundwater and surface water. They were one of the first Minnesota counties to pilot the electronic observation well data downloading program. They partner with landowners to conduct permit-required monitoring to ensure accurate data collection. They also collect surface water monitoring data that are critical to monitoring groundwater aquifers.
“Soil and water conservation districts play a vital role in helping to protect Minnesota’s lands and waters. In collaboration with local and state government, and the demonstrated commitments of landowners and businesses, SWCDs are making a difference that benefits our communities, environment, our wildlife and, ultimately, all Minnesotans,” Smith said.
Interested in testing your water?
Click below for details:
https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/water/wells/waterquality/tips.html