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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Job Announcement - Seasonal Conservation Technician
The Big Stone and Lac qui Parle SWCDs will be holding a special meeting on Monday, February 25th, 2019, at 10.00 a.m. at the USDA Office, Ortonville MN. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the Shared Manager's Position.
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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.
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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, 3:00 p.m.
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