SE SWCD Technical Support JPB

Technical Service Area 7

Providing Engineering and Technical Assistance to South East MN SWCD's

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TSAs are a critical component of the conservation delivery system in Minnesota for conservation on private lands, with the associated benefits to water quality, wildlife habitat, agricultural productivity, and sustainability. TSA staff provide technical assistance to and through member SWCDs, in cooperation with the USDA NRCS, BWSR and other local, state, and federal government units. 

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The SE SWCD TSA is an entity created by the 11 SWCD's located in SE MN.  It currently employs 4 staff (2 Professional Engineers and 2 Conservation Technician) who's workload is prioritized by the SWCD members.  The majority of our projects relate to small feedlot runoff control practices.  This JPB also coordinates regional grants implementation for Nutrient Management Planning and Nitrogen BMP Planning thru Fillmore and Rice SWCD's; enhanced Feedlot Technical Assistance thru the Dodge & Wabasha SWCD's, and Soil Health thru the Fillmore SWCD.  The Goodhue Co. SWCD serves as the Host and Fiscal Agent for this JPB.

SE SWCD Technical Support JPB Staff:

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Kate Bruss

Engineer

104 East 3rd Ave / PO Box 335

Goodhue, MN 55027

Phone: (651) 923-5286

kbruss@goodhueswcd.org

Peter Fryer

Lead Engineer

PO Box 39

Lewiston, MN 55952

Cell: (507) 251-4041

pfryer13@msn.com

Chris Nelson

Engineering Technician

2122 Campus Drive SE, Suite 200

Rochester, MN 55901

Phone: (507) 328-7147

Cell: (507) 398-2581

Chris.NelsonJPB@outlook.com

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Jason Rochester

Engineering Technician

805 North Hwy 44/76, Suite 1

Caledonia, MN 55921

Phone: (507) 724-5261 Ext. 3

Jason.rochester@outlook.com

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Budget

FY2022

FY2021

Grants

2020 Enhanced Shared Technical Services

2020 NPEA JPB Grant​

2020 Regional Conservation Partnership Program