Redwood
Soil & Water Conservation District "Helping bring YOU clean water"
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1241 E Bridge St, Ste C Monday - Friday
Redwood Falls, MN 56283 8 am - 4:30 pm
Phone (507) 637-2427 Ext 3
Fax (507) 637-6002
Website: www.redwoodswcd.org
Directions: In the USDA Building next door to Family Dollar. MapQuest map here.
History of SWCD's.
Redwood Soil and Water Conservation District was established in January, 1953. The citizens of Redwood County were concerned about soil erosion by wind and water and its affect on water quality.
The district was authorized to be established when the state legislature passed the Minnesota Soil Conservation District Law in 1937. The law enabled farmers within set boundaries to organize for conservation purposes and gave them the power to enter into legal agreements and provide financial aid to landowners. Other powers and duties granted to districts include:
Legal subdivisions of the state which can exercise public powers.
May carry soil and water conservation measures on any lands in the district with the consent of the landowners
May cooperate or enter into agreements with any governmental agency or individual landowner for the purpose of carrying on a program of erosion prevention and control.
This district is governed by five locally elected supervisors. Each is elected from one of five nomination districts in the county. The district board is charged with three basic roles:
To establish policy that guides district staff in the day-to-day operation of the district;
To provide guidance in the development of long and short range plans and develop a yearly budget;
and Hire staff that will carry out the policy and plan for the district.
Redwood SWCD received funding from Redwood County, the State of Minnesota, self-generated funds and sometimes through an agreement from the Federal Government.
County Funds - SWCD's in Minnesota receive county funding in several different ways. Redwood SWCD is funded with strait allocation covering expenses.
State Funds - Each district receives less than $20,000 administrative funds and pass-through grants for various programs.
Self-Generated - Most districts have at least the tree program for earning limited funds.
Tree Sales & Planting | Water Management | EQIP | NRCS | Links | About Us
Redwood SWCD 1241 E Bridge St, Ste C, Redwood Falls, MN 56283
(507) 637-2427 Ext 3 Fax - (507) 637-6002
info@redwoodswcd.org
The Redwood Soil Water Conservation District (SWCD) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or family status.