Benton Soil and Water Conservation District
Contact us:
Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday 7-4:30
Friday — 7:00am-12:00pm or by appointment only afternoon
14 2nd Ave W Foley, MN 56329
(320)-968-5300 ext. 3
Our Mission: To protect and enhance Benton County’s soil, water, and other natural resources; to nurture a conservation ethic by educating the county residents on conservation and environmental issues.
2026 Tree Orders Open
Tree orders can be placed in person or by calling the office.
25% discount available on first one hundred tress for CRP planting
Remaining Trees available as of April 9th:
White Cedar
Norway Spruce
White Spruce
Potted White Spruce - 1 gallon
Silver Maple
Sugar Maple
Red Maple
Red Oak
Bur Oak
Paper Birch
Norway Poplar (hybrid)
American Plum
Common Choke Cherry
Black Chokeberry
Common Purple Lilac
Redosier Dogwood
American Cranberry Bush
What does Benton County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) do?
Our niche is to provide soil and water conservation services to private land owners in Benton County. Managing these private lands, whether agricultural, forest, lakes, or urban, is key to Minnesota's quality of life.
We also partner with other local government units such as cities, neighboring SWCD’s, watershed districts, DNR, and more, to work on other land and water resource projects.
We provide needed technical guidance, funding and educational services to landowners, we’re governed by local leaders, and focused on conservation of local soil and water resources.
Programs Available for You
There are numerous programs available to assist you with financial and technical help, whether it’s an agricultural field practice or a residential stormwater project. Contact us to learn more about these programs and how they can help you.
Wetlands or public waterways on your property?
If you have wetlands on your property, you are subject to the Wetland Conservation Act (WCA), before conducting any type of work on these areas please contact us to get assistance with the rules and regulations of WCA.
If you have public waterways on your property such as streams, ditches, lakes, and rivers; you are subject to the Minnesota Buffer Law. Contact us for assistance with rules and regulations of MN Buffer Law.
