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.
 
TREES DAYS - OPEN HOUSE:  Martin SWCD had their TREE DAYS January 29-31, 2009.  But that doesn't mean that you still can't stop by and order trees.  We will take orders up through April 18, 2009.    We will help you with all of your spring tree planting plants! 

If you are wanting to replace a grove - talk to us today about prepping your site for a 2010 Planting and ask about Cost-Share for your projects.

  • Shelterbelts
  • Field Windbreaks
  • Living Snowfences
  • Hardwood Plantings
  • Wildlife Habitat
STAFF SUPERVISORS LINKS SWCD PROGRAMS

 

NRCS

 

TREE PROGRAM

  

BOARD MINUTES

 

 FINANCIAL REPORTS BUDGET AND ANNUAL PLAN JOB OPENINGS EDUCATION

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

MONEY AVAILABLE!!

CLEAN WATER LEGACY

 OKAMANPEEDAN WATERSHED ALLIANCE  ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
 

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 NEW AT MARTIN SWCD

The next Board Meeting will be May 14, 2009 at 9:00, Martin SWCD NEW Office LOCATION.

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

  • Special Meeting of the Board Supervisors

    Martin Soil and Water Conservation District

    Thursday May 7th, 2009 

         8:00 a.m.

    923 N. State Street, Suite 110, Fairmont, MN  56031

    Agenda Items 

    1.     GBERBA Cost-Share Contract Payment Approval

    2.    CWP Cost-Share Contract Payment Approval

    3.    CWP Rain Garden Contract Approval

    4.    State Cost-Share Contract Approval

     

  • May 14, 2009, Shoreline Installation/Shoreland Management-Part 2, Karen Terry, U of M Extension 5-8 p.m., Five Lakes Elementary, Fairmont, MN.  Learn the basics on installing a shoreline that will promote and protect the health of our shallow lakes while re-establishing a natural ecosystem that adds beauty to your shoreline.  Keeping lakes and streams healthy requires knowledge about many subjects, such as how to evaluate and understand water quality data, how land uses impact water and shoreland quality, and how best to manage our shoreland to minimize impacts.  To register contact CER at 507 235-3141.  Cost:  $10 with CER pass, $13 without.

  • May 18-19, 2009, Lakeshore Restoration/Lakescaping Workshop with Carolyn Dindorf, Fortin Consulting, Inc., on the 18th 6:30 - 10 pm and installation project on the 19th, 8:30 am - 2 pm., Fairmont, MN, presented by Carolyn Dindorf.  This workshop involves participants in maintenance and monitoring of one or more existing shoreland landscaping projects.  Strategies for weed and pest control, traffic management, erosion control, and replanting will be covered.  Learn from the successes and challenges of other projects.  To register contact CER at 507 235-3141.  Cost:  $25 with CER pass, $28 without.

  • July 22, 2009, Project WET Training, April Rust, DNR, will be presenting at the Martin County Library (basement), Fairmont, MN.  This workshop is for teachers K-8.  Participants will receive a certificate for 6 hours training.  Cost is $30.00.  To register contact April Rust:  651 259-4706 or www.dnr.state.mn.us/projectwet.  Minnesota Project WET trains classroom and other educators in hands-on, interactive lessons that are focused on water and encourage critical thinking. By providing training, materials, and support to these educators and water festivals for students, MN Project WET works to improve Minnesotans' understanding of our water resources.

  • CHECK OUT OUR WORKSHOPS FOR 2009 and the list of contractors who attended.

  • What's Up with That!  Weird Stuff and Fun Facts from the Gardening World. This Website will provide information on Emerald Ash Borer and more!
.....OTHER AREA & LOCAL EVENTS AND NEWS.....

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

 ~ 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 5-2009