Many Things to be Thankful For:

As we reflect on the year and plan for 2021, we are very grateful for all the conservation work that was completed in 2020. This last year has been a challenge for everyone. Through the challenges, the SWCD Staff and board have learned new skills, learned different ways to communicate with partners and landowners, and more than ever how important the soil and water of the Brainerd Lakes’ Area is to everyone’s way of life. As of a mother of three young boys, I believe it takes a village to raise children. I also believe it takes a village to protect our lakes, rivers, and maintain soil health for the future generations. We are so grateful to be able to serve you in the last year and we look forward to continued and new partnerships in a brighter and more connected 2021.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

ANNUAL TREE AND PLANT SALE: January - February
or until sold out

Trees, Shrubs, Flowers, Grasses, Seeds

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Crow Wing County
Chloride Monitoring Summary

In 2019, Crow Wing County and Crow Wing Soil & Water Conservation District teamed-up to begin water sampling for chloride. Monitoring has encompassed seven Crow Wing County lakes along Crow Wing County roads. The goal is to monitor the long-term effects of applying road salt. The data from the fall of 2019, this summer, and fall ...

Partnerships and Landowners,
 the big driver behind the success of the Mississippi Headwaters Program

Phillip and Rose Estrem have been conservation rock stars! Working with many different partnerships to make their land goals become a reality. Even as the covid-19 pandemic has slowed the world, the Estrem’s have been busy completing a 20-acre Mississippi Headwaters easement.

2020 Crow Wing County
Conservationist of the Year
"Star Lake Wilderness Camp"

On December 16, 2020, the Crow Wing Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Board of Supervisors met with Minnesota Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church staff, camp staff, and Bob Hoeft, Crosby Resident to provide them the 2020 Crow Wing County Conservationist of the Year Award.

2020 Photo Contest Winners

1st Place:  Jennifer Quam: Bee Balm

2nd Place: Jennifer Quam: Coneflower

3rd Place: Ashley Marx: Hepatica

Winners receive canvas prints
of their photo.

<---1st Place by Jennifer Quam:  Bee Balm