Position Title: District Technician Department: Goodhue County SWCD Location: Goodhue, MN If you’re someone who thrives on making a real impact outdoors and behind the scenes, this opportunity is calling your name. The Goodhue County SWCD is looking for a driven, detail-focused District Technician ready to roll up their sleeves and help turn conservation plans into action. In this role, you’ll collaborate with landowners, partner agencies, and community members to design and

Goodhue County private well users, tap-in for your free, local, certified water test today! Thousands of residents in Southeast Minnesota rely on private wells for drinking water. As a private well user, you are responsible for testing your water, protecting your water quality, and maintaining your well system. Regularly checking your drinking water and understanding how the quality of water is changing allows you to identify, prevent, and address contamination before it reac

As winter winds howl across Minnesota and summer storms become more unpredictable, there has never been a better time to protect your property, livestock, and topsoil. A well-planned windbreak is more than just a line of trees—it is a long-term investment in your farm or acreage that provides a solid return through energy savings, reduced soil erosion, and enhanced wildlife habitat. Whether you are looking to create a cozy, sheltered homestead or boost your agricultural produ

Follow the link to request a kit to be mailed to your home. https://redcap.health.state.mn.us/redcap/surveys/?s=3HNK8H3N33TTR479 There is funding available for remediating water supplies that exceed contaminant levels for nitrates, arsenic, lead, manganese or bacteria. Additionally, next year there will be funding available for well repair and new construction, where water treatment may not be the best course of action. Reach out to Ben Dvorak at the Goodhue SWCD if you hav

Safe drinking water is essential for the health and well-being of all Minnesotans. In southeastern Minnesota, approximately 300,000 people rely on 93 community water systems. More than 93,000 Minnesotans rely on private wells. The Minnesota Departments of Health and Agriculture and the Pollution Control Agency, along with local governments, are working together to protect drinking water supplies. Unfortunately, too much nitrate — a form of nitrogen — is polluting Minnesota’s

This award is given to landowner owner(s) or operator(s) who employ sound conservation practices on their farm and have proven to be good...

Programs are available to provide funding assistance to seal wells, install water treatment systems, or other private well remediation if...

Minnesota farmers welcome MPCA staff for educational tour of operations | Minnesota Pollution Control Agency ( state.mn.us ) Down on the...

The Goodhue County Soil and Water Conservation District’s 2024 Conservation Farmer of the Year Award winners are Dana and Karin Jokela...

Some private well owners in Southeastern Minnesota can now receive free water testing kits and analysis. They also have an opportunity to...

The Goodhue SWCD along with their partners in the Watershed Alliance of the Greater Zumbro River were able to capture stories of...

The landowners who operate the agricultural land within the City of Goodhue Drinking Water Supply Management Area have stepped up to help...

The MN DNR has recently completed a sediment study within the Wells Creek Watershed. The study identifies where sediment is coming from...

Cover Crop Seeding Equipment Showcase This event will feature various ways to seed cover crops. Equipment will be on-site doing live...

MDH will host four meetings open to the public to discuss the public health response to the directives from EPA and will provide...

Southeast Minnesota Forage Field Day & Dairy Tour Wednesday, July 24th, 2024 Host Farm: Gar-Lin Dairy Farms, 4421 130th Ave Se, Eyota, MN...

Revolution Company continues to offer a convenient, hassle-free process to recycle used silage bags and bunker covers.

Private Well Nitrate Water Screening Event: Date: Monday, April 1, 2024 Time: 2:00PM – 6:00PM Location: Goodhue Lions Community Center...

Join the Cannon River Watershed Joint Powers Organization as they host the final session of the virtual learning series Land to Lake...

Are you interested in Drought Planning Mangement / Drought Stress on Animal Health / Alternative forages for grazing and drought plans. ...