Aitkin County Soil and Water Conservation District Home Services Programs Reports Events ACSWCD Board Calendar Contact Us Home Welcome! History: On May 16, 1957, the Aitkin County Soil and Water Conservation District was established by local farmers and others to “provide technical and financial assistance to landowners.” This assistance took the form of survey and design of erosion control practices; cost-share for projects like fencing; advice and information to landowners planning to develop property; and education programs and contests for school-aged children. Our Mission: to apply conservation practices to the land and provide educational opportunities to landowners and groups. We strive to develop common sense, cooperative programs to address resource needs. Our purpose is to work with others to achieve sound management of our natural resources. Board meetings: Board meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month starting at 9:00 a.m. To view the meeting location, please visit the online calendar. Office hours: Our office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. excluding holidays. Some of the SWCD activities include: Information and advice to landowners Water Planning Shoreland buffers and vegetation protection Tree Sales Educational activities Wetland Conservation Act Cost-Share assistance Forestry Assistance VISIT: AITKIN COUNTY SWCD 307 2nd St NW #216 Aitkin, MN 56431 (218) 927-7284 Office hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. excluding holidays. RECENT UPDATES *** ACSWCD 2022 Native Plant, Tree, and Shrub Sale November 3, 2021 Buckthorn – Fall is the time to identify this aggressive, invasive forest pest! October 22, 2021 Starry Trek 2021 – August 21st July 9, 2021 It’s Pollinator Week! June 23, 2021 Enjoy the Spring Songs – Birds are at their Finest now! May 27, 2021 April 22nd – Earth Day 2021! April 22, 2021 POST UPDATE CATEGORIES AIS (1) Board Members (3) Enjoy the Outdoors! (5) Noxious Weed Updates (3) Plant & Tree Sale (7) RaLF (1) Upcoming Events (27) video (1) Volunteer (3) Water Quality (6) Woodland (6) FACEBOOK LINK RELATES SITES Aitkin County Land Department American Tree Farm System Farm Service Agency – USDA Fish & Wildlife Service Long Lake Conservation Center Mille Lacs Watershed Minnesota Assn of Soil & Water Conservation Districts Minnesota Board of Water & Soil Resources Minnesota Forestry Association Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Natural Resources Conservation Service 2020 AITKIN COUNTY SWCD – ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. AITKIN COUNTY NATURE PHOTOS Powered by WordPress.com. Follow