07/02/08

Lincoln Soil and Water Conservation District
P.O. Box 32
Ivanhoe, MN  56142

Wetland Restoration Easement Program (WRP-RIM) Signup

Signup for the Wetland Restoration Easement Program is from June 26 - July 18, 2008.  Go to News and Updates for the news release on the program and the Payment Rate per Acre by Township.
 

File before July 15th to Run for SWCD Supervisor:

In 2008 the following seats will be up for election:
  Area   II - Alta Vista, Marble and Royal Townships; and
  Area  V - Marshfield, Hope and Diamond Lake Townships
Interested individuals must file with the county auditor between July 1st through July 15th, 2008.

For further information, look under News and Updates or contact the Lincoln SWCD Office.

The mission of the Lincoln SWCD is:

•  to identify existing and potential problems and opportunities for the protection, management and development of water and related land resources; and

•  to develop objectives and carry out a plan of action to promote sound hydrologic management of water and related land resources and effective environmental protection.

 Objectives:

• Objective #1: Reduce soil erosion, sedimentation, and potential attached pollutants and consequently improving water quality.

• Objective #2: Work to increase and protect wildlife habitat.

• Objective #3: Provide for an effective and efficient District Operation and work with the various agencies and programs that help the district function.

• Objective #4: Provide assistance and make available various programs to landowners and operators.

• Objective #5: Provide services to landowners and operators through district programs.

• Objective #6: Increase public awareness through educational, promotion and information activities.

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It is the policy of the Lincoln SWCD to provide equal employment opportunity for all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, political beliefs or age.