Lyon Soil & Water Conservation District

03/09/2026

Here is a video from our local NRCS on the process, and benefits, of Water and Sediment Control Basins for erosion and water quality. If you are thinking about a solution to gullies and erosion, give our office a call and we can see if a basin is a good fit for your operation.
Office: 507-532-8207 x3

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01/20/2026

Here is some more information on the Lake Benton stop for the Highway 14 Tour. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out!

01/13/2026

For our landowners in Lyon County and neighboring areas, save the date to hear from producers who use no-till and strip-till and what benefits it could bring to your operation. See registration info on our save the dates. If you have questions about any events or want to talk with us about other soil health practices you can call our office at 507-532-8207 x3.

08/05/2025

Minnesota Department of Agriculture Business Dev, Loans, Grants Grants Soil Health Financial Assistance Program Grants  The application for the Soil Health Financial Assistance Program is open until August 29, 2025. Funding decisions will be announced by January 2026.The Soil Health Financial Assis...

08/04/2025

We want to thank Courtney Williams for her time here at Lyon County SWCD and all she has accomplished! We are sad to see her go, but she will not be far away. She has accepted a position with RCRCA for the Cottonwood Watershed as Watershed Coordinator. Thanks for all your work and effort, we appreciate all you have done for Lyon County. Congratulations and best of luck going forward!

06/16/2025

Happy coincidence: It's Pollinator Week, and applications for spring 2026 Lawns to Legumes grants were announced today!

Anyone who lives in Minnesota and has an outdoor space for planting is eligible to apply for up to $400 reimbursement for costs associated with establishing new pollinator habitat.

Lawns to Legumes also offers workshops, coaching and gardening resources to help Minnesotans create new habitat for pollinators. The program is available to homeowners and renters.

HOW TO APPLY: Apply for spring 2026 grants on the Blue Thumb - Planting for Clean Water website: https://buff.ly/qclDy3W If you previously applied for the program and did not receive an award, you must reapply to be considered for spring 2026 funding. Lawns to Legumes is administered by the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources in partnership with Blue Thumb.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Nov. 30

NEWS RELEASE: https://buff.ly/cImo2cs

Photo contributed by a Lawns to Legumes gardener in St. Joseph

06/13/2025

📅 Save the Date!

Taking place in Lac Qui Parle County, this soil health event will focus on reducing inputs while increasing yield in your fields.

Stay tuned for more information or reach out to Yellow Medicine or Lac qui Parle Soil & Water Conservation District with questions!

06/04/2025

2025 Annual Canoe/Kayak trip with the RCRCA crew! Let them know if you're interested. The deadline to register is June 13th!

The Flyer tells you exactly what to expect and what to bring. If you have any questions call the RCRCA office at 507-532-1325 or e-mail Joy Bruns at [email protected].

This is a great opportunity to get out on the water for the day and to have guided ride with lunch to follow!

05/27/2025

Our office neighbors are hiring. Check out their website for more information!

RCRCA - Is hiring a Watersheds Coordinator to administer and oversee implementation activities for the Cottonwood-Middle Minnesota and Redwood River Watersheds, as part of the Comprehensive Watershed Management Plans. Job description and application details are available at www.rcrca.com. Please join our team!

05/23/2025

The Lyon County Conservation Office will be closed Monday, May 26th, in observance of Memorial Day. This is a holiday to remember those who have served and those who you miss dearly everyday. Take some time this weekend to visit loved ones and relax.

While you're relaxing, don't forget to water your garden and newly planted trees. Even though we got quite a bit of rain this week, we were very dry to start with and by Saturday your plants and trees may want some water!

Have a great weekend, Lyon County!

05/13/2025