Redwood Soil & Water Conservation District

Redwood Soil & Water Conservation District The Redwood SWCD works with landowners in both rural and urban settings to carry out a program for the conservation of our soil and water resources.

Redwood Soil and Water Conservation District was established in January, 1953. Citizens of Redwood County were concerned about soil erosion by wind and water and its affect on water quality. Since the district's inception, many refer to us as 'Redwood SWCD'. The district was authorized as a result of the state legislature passing the Minnesota Soil Conservation District Law in 1937. The law enable

d farmers to organize for conservation purposes and gave them the power to enter into legal agreements and provide financial aid to landowners. Other powers and duties granted to districts include:

•Legal subdivisions of the state which can exercise public powers.

•May carry soil and water conservation measures on any lands in the district with the consent of the landowners.

•May cooperate or enter into agreements with any governmental agency or individual landowner for the purpose of carrying on a program of erosion prevention and control.

05/06/2026
Earth Day—a day to reflect on the natural resources that make Minnesota’s outdoor spaces so beautiful, diverse and deepl...
04/22/2026

Earth Day—a day to reflect on the natural resources that make Minnesota’s outdoor spaces so beautiful, diverse and deeply woven into who we are.

Minnesota’s natural resources are more than scenic treasures. They sustain our communities, support our economy, and preserve the quality of life that makes our state special.

For nearly 90 years, Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) across America have partnered with people to deliver voluntary, locally led conservation solutions. Here in Minnesota, with nearly one district in every county, SWCDs share a simple but powerful mission: equip local landowners with the tools, knowledge, and support they need to care for their land.

Visit redwoodswcd.org or call 507-637-2427 to connect with your local conservation team!

Hey Parents! Is your college student coming home for the holiday weekend and are they looking for a summer job in the R...
04/02/2026

Hey Parents! Is your college student coming home for the holiday weekend and are they looking for a summer job in the Redwood Falls area? Check out this opportunity for those interested in the fields of environmental science, agriculture, conservation, soil science, plant science, and ecology. This is a great opportunity to get hands-on experience and to spend time in the great outdoors!

Here is a great learning opportunity for anyone interested in hands-on learning with Redwood SWCD!
03/19/2026

Here is a great learning opportunity for anyone interested in hands-on learning with Redwood SWCD!

Considering the area was in a Blizzard Warning, we had a great turnout for the 2026 Hwy 14 Tour – CLASIC event held in L...
03/02/2026

Considering the area was in a Blizzard Warning, we had a great turnout for the 2026 Hwy 14 Tour – CLASIC event held in Lamberton on February 18th! We welcomed a group of 50+ people for a day of learning and discussion focused on strip till, cover crops, and soil health practices.

Thank you to our outstanding presenters – Pat Duncanson and Randy Depuydt – for sharing their practical insights, personal experiences, and honest conversations about profitability, efficiency, and stewardship. Their presentations made for great questions and engaging conversations with the crowd.

Special thanks to some of our wonderful Redwood County businesses who helped us create a door prize that showcased specialty food items available from our county — Grown in Grace Homestead, Rustic Iron, Demuth Family Cattle Co., and The Best Honey by Pfarr.

Thank you to everyone who braved the weather conditions to attend this event! Please reach out to our office if you want more information on strip till, no till, and cover crops!

-with Cottonwood SWCD, Brown Soil & Water Conservation District, Minnesota Soil Health Coalition,

Please join us for this upcoming event on February 18th in Lamberton! Registration is not required but encouraged!
02/09/2026

Please join us for this upcoming event on February 18th in Lamberton! Registration is not required but encouraged!

The Trost family is commended for being designated as Area 5’s Conservation Farmer. We appreciate the chance to have par...
12/12/2024

The Trost family is commended for being designated as Area 5’s Conservation Farmer. We appreciate the chance to have partnered with you over the years and seeing your operation grow and change.

12/12/2024

Congratulations are in order for Grant & Dawn Breitkreutz, recipients of the inaugural Minnesota Leopold Conservation Award. We are extremely proud of your achievements!

08/05/2024

Could implementing practices like cover crops and no-till on your farm work for you and your bottom line?

What if you could get paid to do it??

Renville and Redwood County farmers: Enjoy a free meal and conversation with area farmers at Duffy's on Thursday, August 8 at our Cafe Chat: No-Till and Cover Crops!

Phil and Robin Smith will share their journey in transitioning the family farm to no-till corn, soybeans, winter cereal rye, and year-round cover crops.

And, staff from Renville and Redwood SWCDs will present a pilot program that could help you fund implementing climate-smart practices on your farm.

Landowners also welcome to attend! Learn more and register at https://sfa-mn.org/events/cafe-chat-no-till-and-cover-crops/

County SWCD
Redwood Soil & Water Conservation District
Alliance to Advance Climate-Smart Agriculture

08/05/2024

Area II and Redwood SWCD’s erosion- and flood-control work with landowners benefits recently dredged Lake Redwood. It draws from a BWSR water quality and storage pilot program grant, NRCS assistance and a Redwood Falls contribution. Details:https://bwsr.state.mn.us/sites/default/files/2024-05/snapshots_story_2_june_2024_redwood_county_water_storage.pdf

Redwood Soil & Water Conservation District Minnesota Association of Soil & Water Conservation Districts USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service

Address

1241 E Bridge Street
Redwood Falls, MN
56283

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+15076372427

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