MARTIN SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

923 North State Street, Suite 110, Fairmont, MN  56031 

(507) 235-6680

 FAX:  (507) 235-8171

 
 
Martin SWCD works with land managers, local government agencies, land users and others interested in addressing a broad spectrum of resource concern:  Erosion Control, Flood Prevention, Water Quality and Quantity, Non-Point Source Pollution, Forest Land Protection, Wildlife, Recreation, Waste Water Management and Community Development.
 
Martin SWCD underwent a Performance Review and Assistance Program (PRAP) 2010 Level II Review by the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR). 

Why BWSR did this review:  BWSR conducts Level II performance reviews to help local government water management entities to be the best they can be in plan implementation and overall operational effectiveness.  In 2010 BWSR conducted Level II performance reviews of eight different local water management entities.

BWSR conducted a routine Level II performance review of the Martin SWCD because they are near the midpoint in implementing their long-range comprehensive plan.

Click HERE to review the Final Martin SWCD PRAP Report
 
STAFF SUPERVISORS LINKS SWCD PROGRAMS

 

NRCS

 

TREE PROGRAM

Emerald Ash Borer

  

BOARD MINUTES

CURRENT AGENDA

 FINANCIAL REPORTS - BUDGET AND ANNUAL PLAN JOB OPENINGS EDUCATION

2012 TREE ORDER FORM

 RAIN BARREL PROGRAM RAIN GARDENS

MINNESOTA'S VOLUNTEER STREAM AND LAKE MONITORING PROGRAM

 RAIN GAUGE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
LEGISLATIVE DAYS
WORKSHOPS OR CURRENT PROJECTS MASWCD ANNUAL CONVENTION

CLEAN WATER LEGACY

 OKAMANPEEDAN WATERSHED ALLIANCE  ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
CURRENT PROJECTS & PROGRAMS CONSERVATION WINNERS CONSERVATION STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM (CSP) LEGISLATIVE-CITIZEN COMMISSION ON MINNESOTA RESOURCES (LCCMR)

GRANT PROGRAMS:
Water Plan Advisory Committee Water Plan Advisory Committee Minutes and Agenda MARTIN COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE WATER PLAN - REVISED AS OF APRIL 22, 2011 Martin County County Water Plan - Work Plan Revised as of April 22, 2011
PUBLICATIONS

 

      
 
 

MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Martin SWCD is to assist land users of Martin County in efficiently utilizing the soil and water resources in our county.  The District will assist land users in increasing the productive use of crop land pasture land, wood land and wildlife production.
 

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT MARTIN SWCD

  • Martin SWCD Board of Supervisors next regularly scheduled meeting will be November 10, 2011 at 9:00 a.m., Martin SWCD, 923, N. State Street, Suite #110, Fairmont, MN  56031 - Click here for the Agenda

  • Martin County Water Plan Advisory Committee next meeting will be December 27, 2011 at 7:00 p.m., Martin SWCD, 923 N. State Street, Suite #110, Fairmont, MN  56031 - Click here for the Agenda and Draft Minutes

.....OTHER AREA & LOCAL EVENTS AND NEWS.....

Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain.

The announcements posted in this section may not represent the views and interests of Martin Soil & Water Conservation District. 

WAY TO GO LOCAL WINNERS!!!!!

  • CONGRATULATIONS TO SHEEK INC. FOR BEING THE 2010 OUTSTANDING CONSERVATIONIST for Martin SWCD,AREA VI Winner and THE STATE WINNER!!!

  • CONGRATULATIONS TO KATHY SMITH FOR WINNING THE 2010 BWSR OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR AWARD FOR THE STATE OF MINNESOTA!!!

You are connected to a lake

Your rooftop is connected to your gutter

Your gutter is connected to your downspout

Your downspout is connected to your sidewalk

Your sidewalk is connected to your driveway

Your driveway is connected to your street

Your street is connected to your storm drain

Your storm drain is connected to your wetland

Your wetland is connected to your lake

so.........what is your connection? 

 ~ Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.~

Leo Tolstoy

 
Office Hours:  Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays.
 
Location:  Martin SWCD is located in Fairmont in the Arthur Andrews building that also houses the Farm Service Agency (FSA).  Carissa Spencer, a District Conservationist for Natural Resources Conservation Service is also located in our office.  The Martin SWCD includes a staff of five full-time employees.
 
History:  Soil and Water Conservation Districts were set up by Congress starting in the 1930's all over the country after the Dust Bowl.  Martin SWCD was formed in 1947 to address soil erosion on the county' farm land. Since our origin, we have been providing technical and financial support to Martin County residents for a wide variety of conservation practice in Martin County  which is located in Southern Minnesota.  It is 709.34 square miles and the estimated population in 2004 was 21,044.  The county seat is Fairmont.  Martin County consists of 10 towns and 20 townships.  Martin County has approximately 420,000 tillable acres.  About 1,000 farms averaging about 420 acres per farm.
 
The contents are the property of Martin SWCD.  The District's goal is to provide quality and accurate information.  All information within this site is subject to change and should only serve as a guideline for the District's services and procedures.  For the most Current and accurate information please contact the District at (507) 235-6680.

 
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 LAST UPDATED May 31, 2011