West Otter Tail Soil and Water Conservation District

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

West Otter Tail and East Otter Tail Soil and Water Conservation District are hosting several free nitrate testing clinics around the county between June 25th & July 23rd. For more information you can contact our office at 218-998-5300 or East Otter Tail SWCD at 218-346-9105.

05/20/2026

The SWCD and USDA office will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, May 26th.

05/14/2026

The wind is at it again today. If you’re interested in learning more about available conservation programs or technical assistance, contact our office today.

05/13/2026

Yesterday’s dust storms across Minnesota were a powerful reminder of how vulnerable our soil can be during dry and windy conditions. When topsoil leaves our fields, we lose valuable nutrients, organic matter, and long-term productivity.

Conservation practices can make a big difference in protecting our land and water resources. Practices such as:

🌱 Cover crops
🌳 Tree plantings and shelterbelts
🚜 Reduced tillage or no-till practices
🌾 Maintaining crop residue

all help keep soil in place, reduce erosion, improve soil health, and lessen the impacts of strong winds.

The West Otter Tail SWCD works with local landowners and producers to implement conservation practices that build healthier, more resilient soils for the future.

If you’re interested in learning more about available conservation programs or technical assistance, contact our office today.

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05/12/2026

Are you concerned about water quality and soil health in Otter Tail County? SWCD supervisor are elected officials that play an important role in how our natural resources are managed. This year, WOT SWCD has 2 supervisor positions up for election in District 1 (Scambler, Dunn, Norwegian Grove, Pelican, Lida, Trondhjem, Erhards Grove, & Maplewood) and District 2 ( Oscar, Elizabeth, Carlisle, & Fergus Falls). If you are interested please contact Aaron Larsen at 218-998-5300. Filling period is May 19 - June 2.

Conserving Minnesota's natural resources isn't an option. It's a responsibility. Learn how you can help conserve these resources as an elected Soil and Water...

05/01/2026

It's tree pickup day!
We'll be here Today until 6pm and Saturday until noon.

04/13/2026

To everyone that has placed an order for trees, a post card was mailed out early last week with our pick up days and location. The pick up is scheduled for Friday May 1st 9:00am - 6:00pm and Saturday May 2nd 8:00am - 12:00pm at 23600 County Hwy 1, Fergus Falls, MN 56537

There will be signs and cones to guide you in to pick up your trees.

***If you are unable to make ether date, please make arrangements to have someone pick them up for you.***

03/25/2026

SWCDs provide efficient, cost-effective services to deliver meaningful conservation projects that create win-win outcomes for landowners and the public.

03/17/2026

If you haven't ordered your trees yet there's still time. We still have several varieties left so make sure to get your orders in before they're gone.

Our 2026 Tree Sale is now live! Please stop into our office for an order form, visit our website at www.wotswcd.org, or click the link in the comments below.

Order forms for everyone on our tree mailing list have been mailed.

**Please note, we only accept cash or check for the orders.**