Le Sueur County Environmental Services

05/28/2026

This FREE youth Farm Safety Day is on June 10 from 9am to 12 pm on the Le Sueur County Fairgrounds. This event is best for youth who live on farms and are in need of learning how to be safe on the farm.

Topics include:
🐄 livestock handling and safety skills
🚜 PTO safety
🌾 grain bin safety
🎧 PPE
⚠ chemical safety
🍀 and much more!

Open to all ages but best for grades K-5. Each participant will get a take-home bag.
🍀Register today: https://z.umn.edu/20264hdaycamps

05/28/2026

We are already getting reports of Blue Green Algae!

According to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, "Blue Green Algae is normally present in bodies of water and common in Minnesota. This type of bacteria thrives in warm, nutrient-rich water. When conditions are right, the blue-green algae can grow quickly forming “blooms.” Certain varieties of blue-green algae can produce toxins."

If you see blue-green algae in the water, please do not allow people or pets to swim in it! People can become very sick from these blooms. Symptoms include: vomiting, diarrhea, rash, eye irritation, cough, sore throat, and headache. Pets can experience similar symptoms (mentioned above) and in some cases can die from exposure.

To learn more about blue green algae, please visit the following webpage: https://www.pca.state.mn.us/air-water-land-climate/blue-green-algae-and-harmful-algal-blooms.

Example of a Blue Green Algae Bloom Below:

05/21/2026

This is a great workshop! Please note there is a $90 fee to attend.

Registration for the Aquatic Plant ID Workshop is officially open! This event usually sells out so register early! Visit z.umn.edu/plantIDreg to secure your spot in the workshop today.

05/19/2026

05/04/2026

The Final Draft of the Le Sueur County Comprehensive Land Use Plan is ready for review!

An electronic version of the plan can be viewed at the following website: https://www.lesueurcounty.gov/675/Environmental-Services. Physical copies are also available in the Environmental Services Office and at the County’s Main Information Desk in the Le Sueur County Government Center.

Community members are encouraged to submit their comments using the link below but may also submit comments in writing to the Environmental Services Department. Public comments will be accepted throughout the entire month of May. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LSVision2050FinalDraft.

04/30/2026

Come learn about next steps for the Cannon River Fish Passage Projects! The informational meeting will be held on Monday, May 11th 20256 from 5:30pm-7:00pm at the Waterville Event Center located at 120 E Main St, Waterville, MN 56096

04/16/2026

Do you own or operate a store that sells fishing tackle? The MPCA offers rebates of up to $3,000 that help retail establishments put more lead-free tackle on their store shelves! For the health of our waters and our wildlife, let's keep it lead-free this fishing season. Learn more and apply here: https://www.pca.state.mn.us/grants-and-loans/get-the-lead-out-lead-free-fishing-tackle-rebate-program

03/31/2026

Le Sueur County Environmental Services is hosting a Spring Water Testing Clinic on Wednesday, April 22nd from 9:00am to 5:30pm!

Regularly testing your drinking water is important for protecting public and environmental health! If you are interested in learning more about the clinic, please view the flyer below or visit the following website: https://www.lesueurcounty.gov/684/Water-Testing.

03/31/2026

It's not too late to order trees or plant kits for 2026! Contact the Le Sueur County SWCD to learn more!

🌲 ORDER YOUR TREES & SHRUBS FOR 2026 🌳

Orders are online only at: www.lesueurswcd.gov

We are sold out of a few species, but have plenty left to choose from. Call our office with any questions.

03/27/2026

Friendly reminder to RSVP to our Rain Garden webinar coming up this THURSDAY! 🌧️🌸