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.
 

The Environmental Quality Incentive Program has announce a special initiative!  Sign-up period ends June 15, 2012.
The Eastern part of Elm Creek has recently received financial and technical assistance through the National Water Quality Initiative. In Minnesota, only three watersheds are eligible for this initiative.  Qualified producers in Nashville, Center Creek, Westford and Rutland Townships that are interested in improving water quality should contact NRCS/SWCD office in Fairmont before June 15, 2012 or call (507) 235-6670 for more information.  A variety of conservation practices are being offered. 
 
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

2012 TREE ORDER FORM

  

BOARD MINUTES

 

 FINANCIAL REPORTS - BUDGET AND ANNUAL PLAN JOB OPENINGS EDUCATION
CURRENT PROJECTS & SUMMARY REPORTS LEGISLATIVE-CITIZEN COMMISSION ON MINNESOTA RESOURCES (LCCMR) OKAMANPEEDAN WATERSHED ALLIANCE  ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING

 

MINNESOTA'S VOLUNTEER STREAM AND LAKE MONITORING PROGRAM

 Martin County County Water Plan - Work Plan Revised as of April 22, 2011
Water Plan Advisory Committee Water Plan Advisory Committee Minutes and Agenda  PUBLICATIONS

 

CLEAN WATER LEGACY

  
 
 

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 June 14, 2012 at 9:00 a.m., Martin SWCD, 923, N. State Street, Suite #110, Fairmont, MN  56031

  • Martin County Water Plan Advisory Committee next meeting will be in June, 2012 at 7:00 p.m., Martin SWCD, 923 N. State Street, Suite #110, Fairmont, MN  56031

  • LISTEN TO KSUM WITH MIKE MURPHY - 1370 EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 12:25 p.m. FOR A CONSERVATION UPDATE WITH MARTIN SWCD STAFF.

  • Trees to consider to Replace Ash - click HERE  

  • Sebastian the Goose Encourages Natural Shorelines  please visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhKIGxXgrLg
.....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 the Jean Hatch Family FOR BEING THE 2011 OUTSTANDING CONSERVATIONIST for Martin SWCD.

  • CONGRATULATIONS TO Steve Flohrs, Martin SWCD Supervisor, FOR BEING THE 2011 OUTSTANDING SUPERVISOR FOR MARTIN SWCD, AREA VI AND 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 2012