Our Mission:
To work cooperatively with the public,  nonprofit organizations, and governmental entities  in protecting our water and land resources through the use of conservation practices; providing local  leadership for the prudent use and conservation  of water, soil, and associated resources while  serving as a local natural resource information center.

Citizen Monitoring Workshops ~ An Integrated approach to Healthy Lakes &Rivers This year the SWCD is taking an integrated approach to healthy Lakes & Rivers by incorporating Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) into the citizen monitoring training. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Dan Swanson, Aquatic Invasive Specialist with provide information on what citizens should be looking for and who to call if they come across unknown aquatic life or plants while they are monitoring.  At the Stream and Lake Monitoring Workshops citizens will practice water sampling collection techniques. Citizens will discover the factors that affect stream and lake health and the parameters used to test water quality. The event is free and open to the public. Dinner will be provided.  Stream Monitoring                                              Lake Monitoring Monday, March 29, 2010                                             Monday, May 3, 2010 Northland Arboretum                                                  Northland Arboretum 5:00- 8:30 PM                                                             5:00- 8:30 PM Deadline: March 25, 2010                                            Deadline: April 29, 2010    RSVP to Melissa or via phone 218-828-6197 *The Minnesota Legislature, through the MPCA, has provided State funds through the Clean Water Legacy Act for Surface Water Assessment Grant Order Trees and Perennial Flowering Plants  We will take orders until all the trees and plants are gone . . .    To place order:                1) Download Order Form              2) Fill out Order Form              3) Send in order form and                 and check payment to                 Crow Wing SWCD *New Address: 322 Laurel St. Suite 13                 Brainerd, MN 56401 E-mail: melissa.barrick@co.crow-wing.mn.us Download Tree Order Form Learn more about the Tree Sale Check out our New Office . . . Downtown Brainerd 322 Laurel Street, Brainerd MN 56401 In-between Brainerd Public Library and Old Crow Wing County Court House. New Office Location and Updated Contact information: *Please note that Future SWCD Board Meeting Location is the Crow Wing County Land Services Conference Room unless otherwise noted. press release on future SWCD Board meetings press release on the SWCD Office Move Please update Staff new e-mail address into your contacts! Keith Pohl, District Manager E-mail keith.pohl@co.crow-wing.mn.us Beth Hippert, Technician E-mail  beth.hippert@co.crow-wing.mn.us Melissa Barrick, Water Educator E-mail melissa.barrick@co.crow-wing.mn.us
Impacts of Green Jobs on the Economy Thursday, March 4 3:00 –5:00 p.m.   Minnesota Pollution Control Agency   7678 College Road, Suite 105, Baxter/Brainerd For More information contact Denise Stromme via e-mail or by phone 218-316-3888 2008 County Comprehensive Water Management Plan Update in Fall of 2008.  Click Here to Download Plan Learn More About the Plan What can we do for you? Education v Wetland Delineation Reviews v Forestry Assistance Wetland Determinations v Gravel Pit Reclamation Plan Reviews Storm Water Management Plan Reviews v Tree Sale Annual Ice Ridge Permits v GIS Maps