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2017 Tree Pickup Announced

Landowners that have placed a tree order with the Pope SWCD can pick up their trees on the following days and times.

Friday, April 21st 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 22nd 8:00 a.m. to Noon

Please pay by check if possible or settle up your balance before the tree pick up day. All landowners who ordered will receive a statement in the mail within the next week or so.

The tree pickup location will be held at the Kelly Erickson Farm west of Starbuck on Hwy 28. The address is: 33125 State Hwy 28, Starbuck, MN 56381.

Please note: Trees and shrubs are bare root unless you ordered potted. You will want to plant your trees as soon as you can to ensure the best survival of the trees/shrubs. The tree/shrub roots will need to be kept moist until planting.

You will be notified if there are changes to the pickup day. Please arrange to pick up your trees/shrubs at these scheduled times. If you cannot make arrangements to pick up your trees during these times then please contact our office at 320-634-5327.

Sincerely,

Kelly Erickson, Technician

Pope Soil and Water Conservation District

Pope SWCD Recognized as 2016 SWCD 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.

Irrigation Clinic to Be Held December 15th

Pope Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) along with Kandiyoi, Douglas, and Stearns SWCDs would like to invite irrigators in the four county and surrounding area to a workshop on December 15^th. A great line-up of speakers has committed to participating in the event representing: University of Minnesota, Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCD) and Minnesota Department of Agriculture. The event begins at 8:30 with registration and will be done by 2:00 p.m. and will be located at the Paynesville American Legion.

Our groundwater has become a topic discussed more frequently and there has been considerable debate about its sustainability. There are several other great topics to be addressed during the day including; water management in dry years, nitrogen fertilizer management plan, economics of irrigation, forever green initiative, and irrigation water management and systems maintenance.

Register by sending a $10 fee for the meal to Holly Kovarik, Pope SWCD, 1680 Franklin Street North Glenwood MN. Registrations need to be received by December 9^th after this time the registration is $20 at the door.

Pope SWCD Opens Internship Positions

Pope SWCD currently has two opportunities for employment. Visit the quick link on this page to fill out an application for the Hydrologist Internship which closes February 17, 2017 (seasonal position) or the Technician Intern closes January 20th, 2017 (12 month position).