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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Hi, my name is Adam Kleinschmidt. I grew up in Glenwood, MN. My family has always spent a lot of time in the outdoors which is how I fell in love with the outdoors. Early on in high school I knew I wanted to spend my career working in the great outdoors. I attended the University of Minnesota, Crookston where I double majored and received my bachelor of science degrees in Natural Resource Management and Natural Resource Law Enforcement. I worked seasonally in the natural resource field with different agencies throughout college. I also received my master’s degree from North Dakota State University in Natural Resource Management. From there I spent the next couple of years as a farm bill wildlife biologist in Becker County, MN working for the Soil and Water Conservation District there. After that I spent the next 3 years working hands on managing of our public lands. I look forward to serving the Big Stone County residents to help them conserve and protect our natural resources.
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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
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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
