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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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b8cd227b2d9777a8b31cbb/1624473295805-1Q3UGB73ZD118SG96X6S/DJI_0096.JPG Home - 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. 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Supervisors do not participate in the primaries and their terms are staggered. Supervisors play an important role in how the community deals with a wide variety of resource management issues, including wetlands, water quality, and soil erosion. Serving as a supervisor is a terrific opportunity for people who want a voice in how we manage our natural resources such as land and water. An elected board of supervisors governs each of Minnesota’s 91 SWCDS and supervisors serve four-year terms. Board Elections During election years, SWCD candidates will appear on the ballot for the general election which takes place in November. Candidates are elected county-wide, but must reside in one of the nomination districts up for election. Supervisors meet monthly to discuss the business of the SWCD, including state grant allocations to landowners, district conservation priorities, coordination with other local units of government and state agencies, and legislative priorities. Supervisors do not receive a salary but do receive compensation for attending meetings and are reimbursed for expenses. Those interested in running for a Supervisor position should watch for notices on our website announcing when positions are up for re-election. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b8cd227b2d9777a8b31cbb/1623179158265-QHPKJUGLJ76DNI4DGY23/image-asset.png Benton SWCD Board of Supervisors - Assigned Areas Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. 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Minnesota's state house district 14B is represented by Democratic Representative Dan Wolgamott. Minnesota's state house district 15B is represented by Republican Representative Paul Torkelson. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b8cd227b2d9777a8b31cbb/1623772501744-06HB5YHR3OTYJSDS208P/Senate%2BDistricts%2B.jpg Benton County Legislature Info - Minnesota State Senate District Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b8cd227b2d9777a8b31cbb/1623772884007-S4A4D7VNQ3NFEVBFX3SB/Minnesota%27s%2B6th%2BCongressional%2BDistrict.jpg Benton County Legislature Info - Minnesota State and Federal Legislature Senator Amy Klobuchar Senator Tiny Smith District 6 Rep. 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Why Test For Nitrates? Nitrate is the most common pollutant found in rural wells in Morrison County. Nitrate in drinking water presents a serious problem for infants up to about six months of age, and for pregnant women. Too much nitrate in infants can reduce the amount of oxygen carried by blood. This is known as “Blue Baby Syndrome.” How Much Nitrate is Too Much? The Minnesota Health Risk Limit for nitrate is 10 mg/L of nitrate-nitrogen. How Do I Test My Well For Nitrates? Run the water for three minutes before taking the sample. Use a permanent marker to label a resealable plastic bag (please double bag) with your name or a number/code that you can easily remember. A clean glass jar may also be used. If you have more than one sample, add an identifier (e.g., Well #1). Collect the water in the bag, only one cup is needed. Do this within 24 hours of having the sample analyzed and keep it refrigerated as long as possible. 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Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b8cd227b2d9777a8b31cbb/fa19c8c7-956e-425a-9e32-e093ebf0f9d7/Eco+Harvestor+-+6.jpg Tour of Practices - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.soilandwater.org/volunteer-programsopportunities daily 0.75 2025-03-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b8cd227b2d9777a8b31cbb/1625062172363-CEMXZCOSC272GF63H2YO/IMG_8002.jpg Volunteer Programs/Opportunities https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b8cd227b2d9777a8b31cbb/1625061705658-FZY1KCNQQV0NDK4FA7G1/07caf5-20210527-rain-gauge-at-the-weather-lab-showing-1-rainfall-600.jpg Volunteer Programs/Opportunities - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.soilandwater.org/about-available-programs-and-assistance daily 0.75 2024-04-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b8cd227b2d9777a8b31cbb/5b8a4302-74b3-48fb-b9ca-954ebf0b0669/08122021_sunsetirrigator_alfalfa_credJH.jpg List of Available Programs - Implementing Innovative Irrigation Practices Program Financial and technical support available for irrigators willing to implement irrigation and nitrogen management practices and technologies to help address groundwater quality and quantity issues in the primary irrigated areas of the state. The project will focus on conservation irrigation practices utilizing a tiered approach where irrigators can participate at the level that is relevant for their operation and attitude towards technology adoption and risk: The 1st tier includes implementing the relatively inexpensive practice of installing advanced soil moisture sensors in irrigated fields to enhance water management through irrigation scheduling. The 2nd tier includes installing precision irrigation packages, including updates to panel, nozzles and variable frequency drive pumps. The 3rd tier includes an advanced irrigation package along with the newest technology for irrigation water and nutrient management. This will include recent, proven systems using remote operation technology, crop status sensors and variable rate fertigation systems. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b8cd227b2d9777a8b31cbb/1627056157493-5RUG1NI2QHBJEKJ147LF/IMGP3272.JPG List of Available Programs - Ag BMP Low Interest Loan Program The Ag BMP Low Interest Loan Program provides low interest financing to farmers, rural landowners, and agriculture supply businesses to implement practices that prevent or reduce water pollution. The program provides loans up to $200,000 with a maximum interest rate of 3% interest plus usual and customary fees charged by lenders. Eligible Practices Include: Animal waste storage facilities Conservation tillage equipment Manure application equipment Septic systems - new, septic fix/upgrades, or replacement of a failing system Wells - repairs, replacement wells, or water treatment equipment to provide safe drinking water or solve potential pollution problems that effect wells Erosion control practice Vegetative buffers (along lakes, rivers, ditches, and wetlands) And More! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b8cd227b2d9777a8b31cbb/1626118214857-RFMDXU422J6NGDI117ZW/IMG_20170427_104120.jpg List of Available Programs - Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) The Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) is a voluntary opportunity for farmers and agricultural landowners who implement conservation practices that protect our water. Those who implement and maintain approved farm management practices will be certified and in turn obtain regulatory certainty for a period of ten years. Through this program, certified producers receive: Regulatory certainty: certified producers are deemed to be in compliance with any new water quality rules or laws during the period of certification Recognition: certified producers may use their status to promote their business as protective of water quality Priority for technical assistance: producers seeking certification can obtain specially designated technical and financial assistance to implement practices that promote water quality Visit the MAWQCP Story Map to meet some of the certified farmers from around the state. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b8cd227b2d9777a8b31cbb/1625060803087-YPVMR7C0YDF0Y1X38UOJ/SchlichtingCoverCrops_9-16-16.JPG List of Available Programs - Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) CSP is a voluntary program that encourages agricultural and forestry producers to address resource concerns by undertaking additional conservation activities and improving/maintaining existing conservation systems. Eligible Practices Include: Dust control on unpaved roads Wildlife corridors Recycling farm lubricants Establish pollinator habitat Continuous no-till with high residue Continuous cover crops Evaluate irrigation pumping plant Grazing management And more! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b8cd227b2d9777a8b31cbb/1627056294497-48N7Z0X5DCSCK0HGZKAM/IMGP0028.JPG List of Available Programs - Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and Continuous Conservation Reserve Program (CCRP) are voluntary programs for agricultural landowners. CRP is a land conservation program administered by FSA. In exchange for a yearly rental payment, farmers enrolled in the program agree to remove environmentally sensitive land from agricultural production and plant species that will improve environmental health and quality. Contracts for land enrolled in CRP are 10-15 years in length. Eligible Practices Include: Grassed Waterways Field Windbreaks Filter Strips Riparian Buffers Wetland Restorations Contour Grass Strips Duck Nesting Habitat Habitat Buffers For Upland Birds Restoration Of Rare & Declining Habitats - Tallgrass Prairie And Oak Savannas Wildlife Food Plots Permanent Wildlife Habitat Tree Plantings Establishment Of Permanent Native Grasses, Introduced Grasses, & Legumes And more! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b8cd227b2d9777a8b31cbb/1627056620140-UZ3X5OTMYHDQ732KBWLG/20210614_SchlichtingIrrigating2.jpg List of Available Programs - Environmental Quality Incentives Program EQIP is a federal program administered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and assisted by Benton SWCD. EQIP provides technical assistance, cost-share payments, and incentive payments to assist crop, livestock, and other agricultural producers with environmental and conservation improvements to their operations. Eligible Practices Include: Irrigation water management Prescribed grazing Invasive species management Waste storage facilities Well decommissioning Windbreak establishment And more! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b8cd227b2d9777a8b31cbb/1627056565259-ZQSI2B2CKRIHDRSG086G/vegetative+buffer.jpg List of Available Programs - State Cost Share (SCS) The Benton SWCD participates in the State Cost-Share Program which was created to provide funds to Minnesota's Soil and Water Conservation Districts for the implementation of conservation practices that protect and improve water quality by controlling soil erosion and reducing sedimentation. Landowners can receive up to 75% of project costs through the SCS program as a reimbursement after practice completion. Eligible Practices Include: Critical area stabilization Diversions Feedlot runoff control Field windbreaks Grassed waterway Raingardens Riparian buffer strips & filter strips Sealing abandoned wells Sediment retention erosion or water control Streambank, shoreline, & roadside stabilization Strip-cropping (contour terraces) Wetland restorations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b8cd227b2d9777a8b31cbb/1627056525513-56Y6NVCCLJOXJ3RJGUU3/Clean+Water+Legacy+Logo.jpg List of Available Programs - Clean Water Fund On November 4th, 2008, Minnesota voters approved the Clean Water Land & Legacy Amendment to: protect drinking water sources; protect, enhance, and restore wetlands, prairies, forests, and fish, game, and wildlife habitat; preserve arts and cultural heritage; support parks and trails; and protect, enhance, and restore lakes, rivers, streams, and groundwater. The Amendment increases the sale and use tax rate by 3/8% on taxable sales, starting July 1st, 2009 and continuing through 2034. Of those funds, approximately 33% will be dedicated to a Clean Water Fund to protect, enhance, and restore water quality in lakes, rivers, streams, and groundwater, with at least 5% of the fund targeted to protect drinking water sources. Eligible Projects Include: Native prairie restoration Shoreline stabilization Rain garden installation Best management practices (bmps) Clean water assistance projects Shoreland improvement projects Animal waste management Irrigation water management https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b8cd227b2d9777a8b31cbb/1627056349126-TMEP2O9IVX8NAD7TNUJU/invasive-purple-loosestrife-plant-lythrum-salicaria.jpg List of Available Programs - Aquatic Invasive Species Grant Program In 2014, the State of Minnesota began providing funds to each County with public water accesses to help prevent the spread of AIS on a local level. Benton County is accepting AIS Grant Applications. Apply for grant funding that relates to prevention, treatment, containment, enforcement, restoration or education of AIS. AIS Grant Application. pdf https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b8cd227b2d9777a8b31cbb/1627050600407-VAB3Y2PSGGEA9LHDP4N2/IMG_8146.jpg List of Available Programs - Reinvest in Minnesota (RIM) Program The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) acquires, on behalf of the state, conservation easements to permanently protect, restore and manage critical natural resources without owning the land outright. The land remains in private ownership and the landowner retains responsibility for maintenance and paying applicable real estate taxes and assessments. Benton County specific program: Critical Shorelands: Rum River Conservation Easements. 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