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