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TREE SALE 2021

The 2021 tree sale has officially come to a close.  While it may bring sorrow to some, it brings our staff a great joy to see eight months of planning and hard work come together and benefit over 300 loyal customers in our community...

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2021 Photo Contest

Join photographers of all ages and abilities to find pollinators on native plants in the Brainerd Lakes Area. The 2021 Crow Wing SWCD Photo Contest focuses on pollinators and native plants...

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The Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) are political subdivisions of the State MN Statutes Chapter 103c. Supervisors are elected by the citizens of their county as part of the general elections. Supervisor help to form policy and long-term objectives for their district and work with the SWCD staff to see that policies and plans are implemented. In 1956, Crow Wing SWCD was formed to provide local leadership and implement voluntary soil and water conservation projects through programs and partnerships to Crow Wing County (CWC) and adjacent areas.
 
Meet Roger Waytashek from District 3 to learn about his involvement on the SWCD Board

Meet Roger Waytashek

Welcome New Staff to the SWCD:
Hello, I’m Andrew and I am the new Forestry/Easement Technician for Crow Wing Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD). I grew up in Savage, MN and as I was growing up I spent many weekends in Cass County at a family cabin. Previous to my employment with Crow Wing SWCD, I earned my Bachelor’s degree from Bemidji State University, 

Meet Andrew Seagren

Alicia Lang
 
You might have spotted the friendly face of our summer intern, Alicia, around the area lately. She is a graduate student at Bemidji State University focusing on water quality in Central Minnesota. She is working with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Surface Water Assessment Grant.

Meet Alicia Lang

Who are the Crow Wing Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) employees and why do they work for the SWCD? The Crow Wing SWCD launched a new YouTube Series Meet the SWCD staff. The video will help you understand how each employee plays a critical role in protecting and cleaning up the Brainerd Lakes Area (Soil and Water). We have great staff members that are passionate about what they do. The SWCD is here to work hand in hand with you to reach your conservation goals. The second video in the series is Meet Tasha.

Meet Tasha Lauer