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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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205 14th Street N. Benson, MN 56215 320-289-6033 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Like and Share our Facebook Page!
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2025 SWCD Board Meeting Schedule All meetings begin at 8:00am January 9th February 13th March 13th April 10th May 8th June 12th July 10th August 14th September 11th October 9th November 13th December 11th *Board meetings are generally held on the second Thursday of every month and are open to the public. Meetings are held at the Swift County USDA Service Center. Receive Email Updates
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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: 320-289-6033 Swift SWCD Monitoring Plan for Buffer Compliance MN DNR Buffer Map MN DNR Buffer Webpage MN Board of Water and Soil Resources Buffer Webpage |
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Organizational Vision Statement: The Swift Soil and Water Conservation District will be an organization that is governed by an engaged board who provides the resources and guidance to staff that are of sufficient number and have the requisite skills to meet current and future conservation needs for the people of Swift County. As the conservation district exists to meet the conservation needs for the people of Swift County, the SWCD board and staff will have a mutually supportive relationship with the county board of commissioners and county staff within the appropriate departments related to conservation.
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