Minnehaha Conservation District

News of the Day — 1/21/2020

CAN WE IDENTIFY INVASIVE SPECIES BEFORE THEY INVADE? Scientists uncover patterns that predict which insects will harm North America’s conifers North American forests are full of nonnative insects—more than 450 species, by the latest available count. Most have done no obvious damage, but the few that have—such as the emerald ash borer, which is killing off […]

News of the Day — 1/17/2020

TINY WOODLANDS ARE MORE IMPORTANT THAN PREVIOUSLY THOUGHT Small woodlands in farmland have more benefits for humans per area, compared to large forests according to a new study. The small woodlands, sometimes even smaller than a football field, can easily go unnoticed in agricultural landscapes. Yet, these small forest remnants can store more carbon in […]

News of the Day — 1/14/2020

A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF OUR BOARD OF SUPERVISORS “Hi, Folks, (Linked to this post) is an excellent article from Farm Journal, illustrating concepts of conservation. Iowa has had issues with nitrates. The article explains how nitrates were significantly reduced in water supplies through cover crops and conservation practices. Keep the water on your […]

News of the Day — 1/10/2020

WHAT’S GOING ON ACROSS THE COUNTRY? Check out the latest edition of Conservation Clips brought to you by the National Association of Conservation Districts Conservation Clips is a weekly collection of articles distributed by NACD that provides our members and partners with the latest news in what’s driving conservation. These articles are not indicative of NACD […]

News of the Day — 1/8/2020

LANDOWNER WORKSHOP January 14, 2020 — 7:00 pm Crooks Community Center Come and join us! We’ll be discussing continuous CRP, general CRP, and Game, Fish, and Park programs!

News of the Day — 1/7/2020

SOIL HEALTH CONFERENCE Watertown, SD January 15-16,2020 The directors of the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition extend to you a personal invitation to their Soil Health Conference in Watertown, SD on January 15-16, 2020. “Learning from each other and the speakers in attendance will provide an answer to what to do on your operation or […]

News of the Day — 1/3/20

NRCS ACCEPTING CSP PUBLIC COMMENTS Last November, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) released it’s first major program rule implementing the 2018 Farm Bill. The interim rule implementing the 2018 Farm Bill’s various changes to the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) will be open for public comment until Monday, January 13, 2020. NACD encourages all conservation […]

News of the Day — 12/31/19

From the staff and board of the Minnehaha Conservation District, on the eve of a new year and new decade: “May Light always surround you; Hope kindle and rebound you. May your Hurts turn to Healing; Your Heart embrace Feeling. May Wounds become Wisdom; Every Kindness a Prism. May Laughter infect you; Your Passion resurrect […]

News of the Day — 12/24/19

SENDING YOU BOUNTIFUL BLESSINGS The staff and board of the Minnehaha Conservation District sends you bountiful blessings for this holiday season. May you feel peace and fulfillment in all that you do. May you be showered with abundance in all its forms. And may serenity follow you wherever you go. Have a beautiful holiday season […]

News of the Day — 12/20/19

DID YOU KNOW MOAS ARE CRITICAL TO CONSERVATION WORK? The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) plays an integral part in actualizing conservation projects across the country. Soil and water conservation districts and tribal entities have a special relationship with NRCS due to shared priorities of sound resource conservation and management. Stemming from this intertwined interest, […]