The mission of the Big Stone Soil and Water Conservation District is to educate and assist the citizens of
Big Stone County to efficiently and economically manage the soil and water resources of the County,
for present and future generations.
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Big Stone County to efficiently and economically manage the soil and water resources of the County,
for present and future generations.
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Click here to learn more about Big Stone SWCD
Visit our Facebook page
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My name is Joe Otto, and I'm the new Farm Bill Technician at the Big Stone Soil and Water Conservation District. I graduated from Bemidji State University in May 2017 with a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies. I spent a summer with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture in the office in Staples, MN. I grew up on a dairy farm in Lester Prairie, MN, and get back home to help as often as possible. I'll be working on various programs here in Big Stone County, including the Conservation Reserve Program, Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program, Working Lands Initiative, Re-Invest in Minnesota, Native Prairie Bank and the Buffer Bill. I will also be partnering with Pheasants Forever, USF&W, DNR, NRCS, FSA, Nature Conservancy, and Ducks Unlimited.
I look forward to meeting people of the community and working with landowners to achieve their conservation goals. |
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
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.
click here for more buffer information from the
Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR)
MN DNR Buffer Status
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.
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
