Our Mission: To improve the stewardship of Scott County watersheds through education, technical guidance, and volunteer opportunities.
When Rick Juchems first got started in farming in the early 1980s, he wasn’t much into conservation. “I was just trying to survive,” he said. But his mind began to […]
Iowa State University is home to one of the oldest forestry programs in the United States. As an Extension Forestry Specialist, I work daily to remind Iowans that trees, forests, […]
The PSCW Board has decided to cancel the Spring Snapshot volunteer water quality monitoring event, in the likelihood that CDC social distancing recommendations will be extended past April 30. The […]
Water Rocks! has launched The Monday Mix, a new multimedia e-newsletter providing conservation and water quality education materials and activities for school-age youth who are suddenly “learning from home.” Click […]
Check out this amazing water quality improvement story! The Fletcher Gulch Watershed consists of 6,500 acres. The lower half of the watershed is irrigated cropland, and the upper half is […]
The Conservation Learning Group has published the Whole Farm Conservation Best Practices Manual to aid farmers in selecting conservation measures appropriate for their farms. Designed primarily for farmers just starting out through […]
This Friday meet Martha Neale, of Windmist Farm in Jamestown, Rhode Island. Martha operates the farm with her husband, George, raising beef cattle, goats, sheep, pastured pork, and layer hens. […]
For the safety of Scott County’s residents, PSCW is postponing the March 2020 Forum until further notice. Please visit our Facebook page and web site (www.partnersofscottcountywatersheds.org) for the latest information.
Thank you to Scott County, Iowa Conservation for donating IOWATER materials for us to use for our 2020 Snapshots! This will enable us to increase the number water quality testing sites throughout […]
Orders are now being taken for the Scott County Soil & Water Conservation District’s annual plant sale! Final date to order is March 25, 2020. Contact the SWCD to place […]