Programs

   Ag BMP Program          Low interest loan program to encourage agricultural best
                                            management practices that prevent or reduce runoff from
                                            feedlots and farm fields and other pollution problems.

Our office puts on a Conservation and Wildlife Expo each fall at our local fair grounds. We have vendors, presentations, competitions, and much more!! See here for photos and information. NEW VENDORS WELCOME!!!

   Ag/Weed Inspecting     The County Agricultural Inspector works cooperatively
                                            with township supervisors to enforce all laws and rules
                                            dealing with seeds and noxious weeds in Wadena
                                            County. Includes a link for the Minnesota Noxious Weed
                                            Program and listing of noxious weeds found in the county.

Education Programs Annual banquet, Conservation Days, Envirothon, News,
Poster & Essay Contest, and Soil Stewardship Week.

Drill Rentals We have two pieces of equipment for your seeding needs:
the No-Till Haybuster 107 and Truax Native Grass Seeder.

   Feedlots                         The Wadena SWCD has been delegated by the Minnesota
                                            Pollution Control Agency to carry out the Feedlot Program.
                                            Includes a link to the MPCA Feedlot Program and
                                            description of the County Feedlot Officer's duties.

   Forest Stewardship       We work with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
                                            Forestry Division to provide forest stewardship plans to
                                            Wadena County landowners. Learn more about ways to reduce your
                                            property taxes.

   Soils                                The Soil Survey of Wadena County is a publication available
                                            free to all landowners. Includes an on-line link to current soils
                                            information.

   State Cost Share           This program provides up to 75% cost share to install
                                            conservation practices that control soil erosion and reduce
                                            sedimentation.

   Water Resources           County water plan, healthy lakes and rivers program, irrigation
                                            management, lake data, lake and stream monitoring, nitrate clinics,
                                            rain gauge monitoring, and well monitoring.