Stevens Soil and Water Conservation District

12 Hwy 28 E Ste 2 - Morris MN 56267 - 320-589-4886 Ext. 3

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Current SWCD Board Members
Left to right: Don Huntley, Vice Chair; Jim Krosch, Chair; Dave Lonergan, Secretary; George Libbon, Treasurer; Kirby Hufford, Reporter

SWCD Board of Supervisors

The SWCD Board of Supervisors oversees the SWCD operations and helps set policy regarding state cost share and other conservation issues. Our supervisors strive to protect the interests of our farmers and community members while protecting our natural resources, enhancing the quality of life for everyone in Stevens County.
Click on the links below to learn more.

Supervisor Contact Information
Board of Supervisor Meetings
Year-end Reporting and Fiscal Information

Supervisor Contact Information

This map shows the five different districts that are represented by the SWCD Board of Supervisors.

Board members are available to meet with landowners in Stevens County and welcome your input on the various conservation issues that affect all of us. The supervisor in your district may be more knowledgable about issues in your specific area, but feel free to contact any supervisor with your conservation issues or concerns.

District 1 -- Dave Lonergan, 320-589-4559
District 2 -- George Libbon, 320-677-2777
District 3 -- Jim Krosch, 320-324-2520
District 4 -- Don Huntley, 320-795-2491
District 5 -- Kirby Hufford, 320-589-4638

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2013 Board of Supervisor Meetings

The board meets at 9:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday of each month. Their meetings are open and public participation is encouraged.

Below are the 2013 meeting dates. Meeting minutes will be posted here once they have been approved by the board. Click on the date to read the minutes from that meeting.

January 15
February 12
March 12
April 9
May 14
June 11
July 9
August 13
September 10
October 8
November 12
December 10
January 14, 2014

Click here for minutes from past years' meetings.

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2011 in Review

Each year, the Stevens SWCD sets measurable goals and long range plans for conservation issues in Stevens County. Specific activities and accomplishments for 2011 include:

Coordinated the Area II Envirothon for high school and junior high students in a 12-county area.

Co-coordinated the Pope & Stevens Conservation Day at SWELL -- 5th graders attended

Co-coordinated the Pope & Stevens Water Fest -- 6th graders attended

Planted about 15,000 trees on farmstead windbreaks and installed about 50,000 feet of fabric mulch

Planted over 1400 acres of native grasses

Assisted with the enrollment of over 800 acres of new and re-enrolled CRP

Administered State Cost Share program in Stevens County, disbursing over $28,000 to landowners who installed conservation projects

Acted as fiscal agent for the Pomme de Terre Association Joint Powers Board and assisted with the activities of the Watershed Project Coordinator housed in this office, including continuing work related to fecal coliform and turbidity TMDLs as well as a Major Watershed project

Monitored wells, lakes and rivers for ground water levels

Completed water monitoring on rivers and lakes within the Pomme de Terre watershed

Annual Planning & Fiscal Accountability

Click on the following to learn more about the Stevens SWCD's annual planning and fiscal accountability.

2012 Annual Plan and Budget

2011 Financial Statements

State Grant Funding Received in 2011

Stevens County Local Water Management Plan

2010 Water Plan Amendment

2010 Audited Financial Statements

Associations & Membership Dues Paid, 2011
National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) $500.00
Minnesota Association of Soil & Water Conservation Districts (MASWCD) $1895.00
West Central MASWCD--Area II -- $300.00
WesMin Resource Conservation & Development $400.00
Morris Area Chamber of Commerce $103.00

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The mission of the Stevens Soil & Water Conservation District is to work with county landowners in putting conservation practices on the land and to help all citizens be good stewards of our natural resources.