The Goodhue County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) once a year makes available trees to landowners. We offer a wide variety of trees and shrubs in bundles of 25 per species. ​ We have roughly 25 species of trees, Conifers, Deciduous, and Shrubs to choose from. The tree program was started to promote conservation and help residents create a more beautiful, healthy and ecologically balanced environment. Many of the county’s farmstead and field windbreaks, wildlife h

Safe drinking water is essential for the health and well-being of all Minnesotans. In southeastern Minnesota, approximately 300,000 people rely on 93 community water systems. More than 93,000 Minnesotans rely on private wells. The Minnesota Departments of Health and Agriculture and the Pollution Control Agency, along with local governments, are working together to protect drinking water supplies. Unfortunately, too much nitrate — a form of nitrogen — is polluting Minnesota’s

This award is given to landowner owner(s) or operator(s) who employ sound conservation practices on their farm and have proven to be good...