Pope Soil & Water

Providing Quality Conservation Resources since 1949

Providing Quality Conservation Resources Since 1949

North Fork Crow River One Watershed One Plan

 The North Fork Crow River Water Planning Partnership, on behalf of the members, is pleased to present the North Fork Crow River One Watershed, One Plan for 60-day review. The Plan developed through One Watershed, One Plan has been built off existing local water management plans and priorities, existing and new studies and data, Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies (WRAPS) and other related plans from state agencies. You may view the plan document at the link here.

 Please take note of a few events regarding the North Fork Crow River One Watershed, One Plan. Both meetings are open and free to the public.

 Meeting 1.

What: One Watershed One Plan Information Meeting for Public – short presentation, and informal conversation/discussion

When: Tuesday, March 27, 2018 – 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Location: North Fork WD Office – 1030 Front Street, Brooten, MN 56316

Attendees: Public, any interested parties, cost – free

 Meeting 2.

What: One Watershed One Plan Public Hearing

When: Monday, April 16, 2018 – 5:30PM – 6:30 PM

Location: Litchfield County Courthouse – Basement meeting space

325 N Sibley Ave, Litchfield, MN 55355

Attendees: Public, any interested parties, cost – free

 

More information can be found on the NFCRWD website and the Crow River Organization of Water website.

 

Pope SWCD Recognized as 2016 SWCD of the Year

Pope SWCD 2016 MASWCD District of the Year Paul and Barb Koubsky 2016 Pope SWCD Conservationists of the Year

Pope SWCD board and staff attended the Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation District Annual Conference December 4-6 in Bloomington, Minnesota.  Pope SWCD nominated Paul and Barb Koubsky as this year’s Outstanding Conservationist for Pope County.  They were recognized at the convention during a luncheon on Tuesday, December 6th.

Pope SWCD was also named as the 2016 District of the Year.  This award is given to only one SWCD in the state that has shown leadership and has gone above and beyond in its programs and activities.

Contractor Workshop to be Held March 10, 2016

DOWNLOAD BROCHURE | Pope SWCD would like to invite contractors to a workshop on March 10th, 2016 at the Pope County Courthouse Community Room.  The workshop will begin at 8:30 a.m. to around Noon.  Topics will include: state and local funding and program requirements, federal program and funding requirements, county ordinance requirements, and implementation of conservation best management practices.  All contractors working in Pope County are encouraged to attend.

Engineering staff will be in attendance and will be able to answer questions on design and construction installation of these best management practices.  This training will only be held once every two years and is a partnership effort between the Pope Soil and Water Conservation District, Pope County Land and Resource Management Office, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service.  Information provided will be helpful for contractors to understand program and project requirements as well as permitting.

Please pre-register by calling 320-634-5327.  We look forward to your attendance and discussing the conservation work that is currently being planned by agencies for the next couple of years within Pope County.