The Swift Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) is a local government agency providing conservation and resource management services. In cooperation with federal, state and local agencies, the District provides technical assistance, cost-sharing and natural resource management information and education. Landowners, businesses, industry and agencies may request these services.
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1430 Utah Ave Benson, MN 56215 320-842-7201, x3 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Tree Order Form
Check back this fall for the updated 2021 Tree Order Form! Receive Email Updates
Enter your name and email to receive updates from Swift SWCD, such as available funding, workshops, events, and other useful information.
2021 SWCD Board Meeting Schedule All meetings begin at 8:00am January 14th February 11th March 11th April 8th May 13th June 10th July 8th August 12th September 9th October 14th November 10th December 16th *Board meetings are generally held on the second Thursday of every month and are open to the public. |
The January 14, 2021 SWCD Board Meeting will
be held at 8:00am at the Scott Olson Farm, 2390 30th St NW, Appleton, MN. Our 2020 Annual Report is now available! Be sure to check out the photo gallery at the end of the report. Lots of great accomplishments this past year by the team at Swift SWCD.
We are looking forward to an even better 2021! Click HERE to view the 2020 Annual Report
Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program
MN Buffer Law![]() Minnesota's buffer law requires the establishment of perennially vegetated buffers of up to 50 feet along lakes, rivers, and streams and buffers of 16.5 feet along ditches. These buffers will help filter out phosphorus, nitrogen and sediment. The deadline for implementation for buffers on public waters was November 1, 2017. The deadline for public ditches is November 1, 2018. The law provides flexibility for landowners to install alternative practices with equivalent water quality benefits that are based on the Natural Resources Conservation Service Field Office Technical Guide.
Please contact Andy Albertsen for more information about buffers and local requirements: 320-842-7201 x3 Swift SWCD Monitoring Plan for Buffer Compliance MN DNR Buffer Map MN DNR Buffer Webpage MN Board of Water and Soil Resources Buffer Webpage Water Testing Kits Available
Swift SWCD has partnered with RMB Environmental Laboratories to provide a convenient location for accessing water testing services.
Kits are available at the Swift SWCD Office, 1430 Utah Ave in Benson. For more information, see below: |
Our Mission: The Swift County Soil and Water Conservation District is committed to providing high quality technical, financial, and educational assistance to landowners and land managers of Swift County by promoting sound stewardship of our land and water resources.
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