WABASHA SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
WABASHA SWCD AND NRCS OFFICE
611 BROADWAY AVE., SUITE 10
WABASHA, MN 55981
(651) 565 - 4673
SWCD Profile:
The SWCD is a subdivision of State goverment that is governed by a locally elected Board of Supervisors.
The SWCD provides technical and financial assistance for natural resource issues.
The Board of Supervisors meet on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 8:00 a.m.
BOARD MEMBERS:
Roland Wood - Chair
District 1
(507) 534-2384
Terry Helbig- Vice Chair
District 5
(651) 345-4615
Tom Gosse - Treasurer
District 4
(651) 565-4597
Chuck Fick - Secretary
District 2
(507) 534-2219
Nate Arendt - Member
District 3
(507) 843-5322
Roland Wood - Chair
District 1
(507) 534-2384
Terry Helbig- Vice Chair
District 5
(651) 345-4615
Tom Gosse - Treasurer
District 4
(651) 565-4597
Chuck Fick - Secretary
District 2
(507) 534-2219
Nate Arendt - Member
District 3
(507) 843-5322
OUR MISSION:
To provide technical assistance to Wabasha County residents to manage their private lands in a way that promotes a sound economy and sustains/enhances natural resources.
Top 5 Priority Concerns
- Soil Erosion - prevention of soil erosion and sedimentation from runoff from agricultural land, construction sites and stream banks.
- Nutrient and Manure Management - protection of surface waters by reducing contaminents entering the water. Use of correct methods to prevent nutrient loading from manure and artificial fertilizers from both agricultural and urban areas.
- ISTS/Ground Water Protection - protect ground water from contamination to ensure drinking water aquifers retains good quality.
- Forest and Pasture Land - improve forest and pasture land management to reduce soil erosion and increase water quality.
- Impaired Waters - address impaired watersheds throughout the county to improve water quality.
