Spring 2019 Scott County Snapshot Event
It’s spring, and that means it’s time for the Spring Snapshot! This event engages residents in water quality through a user friendly process for data collection. The Snapshot will be […]
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How Watershed Management Depends on Partnerships
By Amy Kay Watershed improvement occurs across disciplines and is varied in nature, and depending on the climate, land use and local government structures, watershed management can take on many […]
Farming Regeneratively to Leave a Legacy
Click here to learn how a Cooksville, Wisconsin couple produces 20 different crops and raises free-range, grass-fed meat using one guiding principle – being regenerative.
Interesting Statistics!
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the results of the 2017 Census of Agriculture, spanning some 6.4 million new points of information about America’s farms and ranches and […]
CSP Application Deadline
The next deadline for Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) applications to be considered for funding this year is May 10, 2019. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) plans to invest up […]
Keep Iowa Beautiful Month
April is “Keep Iowa Beautiful Month”! Click the link below to learn about how you can work with local leaders to bring awareness about the importance of the organization’s programs. […]
I-Pollinate Citizen Science Webinar
I-Pollinate is a citizen science research initiative run through the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Volunteers can join up to three research projects and help collect critical data on monarch […]
Rock Island SWCD Tree, Plant, and Fish Sales
The Rock Island Soil and Water Conservation District is offering sales of trees, plants and fish. See order deadlines below: Spring Tree Sale Deadline: Close Of Business Wednesday April 10th Spring […]
Make it a Movie Night!
Our changing climate has a direct effect on flooding and water quality locally and beyond. From coastal cities to America’s heartland, Paris to Pittsburgh celebrates how Americans are demanding and developing real […]
Scott County SWCD Tree, Plant, and Repellant Sale
The Scott County Soil and Water Conservation District is holding its annual Spring Tree, Plant, and Repellant Sale. Orders will be accepted until Thursday, March 28. Visit http://www.scottcountysoilandwater.org/2019/01/01/2019-tree-plant-and-repellent-sale/ to learn […]