Erosion Control Assistance Available to Landonwers
August 29, 2018 by Aaron Larsen
Are you tired of hauling dirt back up the hill every year? Are you tired of losing crop because of a storm event? The SWCD has program to reduce infield erosion. Let us help make your ground more productive.
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SWCD Project Manager Aaron Larsen Graduates from Statewide Leadership Program
August 28, 2018 by Aaron Larsen
Fergus Falls, Minn. – The West Otter Tail Soil and Water Conservation District (or BWSR or NRCS) is proud to congratulate Aaron Larsen, Project Manager for successfully completing a one-year leadership development program sponsored by the Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (MASWCD).
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First MN CREP wetland easement in state augments habitat restoration
July 23, 2018 by Aaron Larsen
Starting with a 2.8-acre filter strip in 2009, Loreli Westby continued down the conservation path of her late father. The Westbys’ most recent work through West Otter Tail SWCD will restore a wetland, provide more wildlife benefits.
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2017 Conservationist of the Year
July 20, 2017 by Admin
LOCAL FARMERS HONORED FOR CONSERVATION EFFORTS
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With harvest's end, buffer law work begins
July 20, 2016 by Admin
The end of harvest means the beginning of work to implement Minnesota's new buffer law, and Minnesota farmers remain divided over the initiative.
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