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NEWS RELEASE

 Date: February 27, 2009

 Ralph Heiling and Marilyn Bernhardson of Redwood SWCD MEET WITH LOCAL LEGISLATORS

 Ralph Heiling and Marilyn Bernhardson, from Redwood Soil and Water Conservation District, attended a legislative briefing and meetings at the State Capitol February 24 in St. Paul.

 “It is important for us to get the conservation message out to our elected officials in St. Paul,” said Bernhardson, of Redwood Falls.  The 2009 Legislative Session will be a difficult one, as the state faces a large budget deficit, currently projected at $4.8 billion over the next two years and expected to grow.  “This year is a general fun year, which means legislators will address issues like district program funding and new funding for the Lessard Outdoor Heritage Council.  With budget concerns being what they are at the state level, we have to work hard to make sure recognition of SWCD technical abilities and their work with private landowners doesn’t fall by the way-side.”

 During the visit to St. Paul, Ralph Heiling and Marilyn Bernhardson met with local legislators Senator Dennis Frederickson, Representative Paul Torkelson, and Representative Marty Seifert.

 SWCDs fill the crucial niche of providing land and water conservation services to owners of private lands.  Minnesota has 91 Soil and Water Conservation Districts.  For more information on the Redwood Soil and Water Conservation District, please call (507) 637-2427 Ext. 3.