The mission of Big Stone Soil and Water Conservation District is to educate policy makers and citizens on the environmental conservation issues impacting Big Stone County. This will be accomplished through providing land management services, technical guidance, and financial assistance to landowners who are implementing voluntary conservation practices on their lands that will achieve: soil health improvement, water quality improvement, shoreline protection, storm water runoff reduction and retention, water and wind erosion reduction, and groundwater protection.
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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Position Title: District Technician
Position Location: Big Stone SWCD, Ortonville MN
Employment Terms: Full Time Position
Application Deadline: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Salary: Starting Wage $18.00 - $21.00 per hour
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday with occasional nights and weekends
The Big Stone Soil and Water Conservation District is accepting applications for a District Technician. Under the supervision of the District Manager, the District Technician assists landowners in implementing practices on private lands that benefit the environment. This position will work side by side with the SWCD staff, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the Farm Service Agency.
FOR A COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION AND QUALIFICATIONS, please visit our website at www.bigstoneswcd.org, or contact the District Manager, Tammy Neubauer, at 320-839-6149 ext. 3. Additional information can also be obtained by emailing tammy.neubauer@mn.nacdnet.net.
Application, resume and cover letter can be sent to Big Stone SWCD, 990 US Hwy 12, Ortonville MN 56278, or emailed to tammy.neubauer@mn.nacdnet.net. Application form can be found on the Big Stone SWCD website, or can be requested from the Big Stone SWCD office.
Applications will be accepted until 4:30 p.m., Friday, January 6th, 2023.
Big Stone SWCD is an equal opportunity employer
Position Title: District Technician
Position Location: Big Stone SWCD, Ortonville MN
Employment Terms: Full Time Position
Application Deadline: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Salary: Starting Wage $18.00 - $21.00 per hour
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday with occasional nights and weekends
The Big Stone Soil and Water Conservation District is accepting applications for a District Technician. Under the supervision of the District Manager, the District Technician assists landowners in implementing practices on private lands that benefit the environment. This position will work side by side with the SWCD staff, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the Farm Service Agency.
FOR A COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION AND QUALIFICATIONS, please visit our website at www.bigstoneswcd.org, or contact the District Manager, Tammy Neubauer, at 320-839-6149 ext. 3. Additional information can also be obtained by emailing tammy.neubauer@mn.nacdnet.net.
Application, resume and cover letter can be sent to Big Stone SWCD, 990 US Hwy 12, Ortonville MN 56278, or emailed to tammy.neubauer@mn.nacdnet.net. Application form can be found on the Big Stone SWCD website, or can be requested from the Big Stone SWCD office.
Applications will be accepted until 4:30 p.m., Friday, January 6th, 2023.
Big Stone SWCD is an equal opportunity employer
Application Form
The Big Stone SWCD has a new 15' Great Plains grass drill!!!! A big thank you to the local Pheasants Forever chapter for funding to help make this purchase possible. Contact us with your grass seeding needs!!
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News from MASWCD click here
Big Stone SWCD has water testing kits available. This is a convenient and reliable way to test your water. RMB Environmental Laboratories, Inc. have partnered with the District to offer this service.
Click here for complete information!!!
Click here for complete information!!!
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District Staff implementing CREP with Landowners
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Big Stone SWCD Board of Supervisors' Meeting
First Tuesday of each month, 1:00 p.m. PLEASE NOTE NEW TIME FOR 2023
Ag Service Center, Ortonville MN
Ag Service Center, Ortonville MN
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Buffer Information
click here for more buffer information from the
Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR)
MN DNR Buffer Status
Big Stone SWCD Monitoring Plan for Buffer Compliance Tracking
Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program
(MAWQCP)
The MAWQCP is a voluntary program designed to accelerate adoption of on-farm conservation practices that protect Minnesota's lakes and rivers. Producers who implement and maintain approved farm management practices will be certified and in turn be assured that their operation meets the state's water quality goals and standards for a period of 10 years.
https://www.mda.state.mn.us/environment-sustainability/minnesota-agricultural-water-quality-certification-program
click here for more buffer information from the
Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR)
MN DNR Buffer Status
Big Stone SWCD Monitoring Plan for Buffer Compliance Tracking
Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program
(MAWQCP)
The MAWQCP is a voluntary program designed to accelerate adoption of on-farm conservation practices that protect Minnesota's lakes and rivers. Producers who implement and maintain approved farm management practices will be certified and in turn be assured that their operation meets the state's water quality goals and standards for a period of 10 years.
https://www.mda.state.mn.us/environment-sustainability/minnesota-agricultural-water-quality-certification-program
On November 4, 2008, Minnesota voters approved the Clean Water, Land & Legacy Amendment to the constitution to protect drinking water sources, protect, enhance, and restore wetlands, prairies, forests, and fish, game, and wildlife habitat, preserve arts and cultural heritage, support parks and trails, and protect, enhance, and restore lakes, rivers, streams, and groundwater.
The Amendment increases the sales and use tax rate by three-eighths of one percent on taxable sales, starting July 1, 2009, continuing through 2034. Those dollars are dedicated to four funds: Outdoor Heritage Fund, Clean Water Fund, Parks and Trails Fund, and Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Click here to access information about the Clean Water Land & Legacy Amendment
The Amendment increases the sales and use tax rate by three-eighths of one percent on taxable sales, starting July 1, 2009, continuing through 2034. Those dollars are dedicated to four funds: Outdoor Heritage Fund, Clean Water Fund, Parks and Trails Fund, and Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Click here to access information about the Clean Water Land & Legacy Amendment