About Us
Back row: Joey LeBlanc-NRCS, Jim Gustafson-SWCD, Andy Arens-SWCD
Front Row: Mike Oja-NRCS, Matt Johnson-SWCD, Noel Griese-SWCD, Kathy
Loucks-SWCD
Not Pictured: Kyle Asplund-NRCS
Mission:
The Mission of the Itasca County Soil and
Water Conservation District (SWCD) is to provide a local organization
through which landowners and operators, local units of government and
state and federal agencies can cooperate to improve, develop and
conserve soil, water, wildlife and recreational resources.
The SWCD will encourage adoption of proper land use practices as needed,
recognizing that these measures are essential for maintenace of
permanent and prosperous natural resource-based industries in Itasca
County.
Who We Are:
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The Itasca SWCD is a local agency which provides access to conservation and resource management services. In cooperation with federal, state and local agencies, the District provides technical assistance, cost-sharing and natural resource management information and education. Urban and rural landowners, businesses, industry and agencies may request these services. Here is a power point presentation showing some of what the SWCD is involved with. Soil and Water Conservation Districts
are political subdivisions of the State of Minnesota established
for the conservation, use and development of soil, water and
related resources.
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Board Meetings:
Our board meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month at 9:00 am at our office. In the event that the first Tuesday of the month is a holiday, the meeting will be held the following business day. Members of the public are welcome to attend board meetings.
SWCD Supervisors:
Chuck Isaacs - Chairman, District
1
Ted Lovdahl - Vice Chairman,
District 2
Don Simons - Treasurer, District 4
Terry Tillotson - Secretary,
District 5
Darrel Lauber - Reporter, District
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SWCD Staff:
Jim Gustafson - District Manager
Noel Griese - Lakes and Waters Specialist
Andy Arens - Forestry and Shoreland Specialist
Matt Johnson -Wetland Specialist
Kathy Loucks - Office Administrator
NRCS Staff:
Mike Oja - District Conservationist
Kyle Asplund - Soil Conservation Technician
Joey LeBlanc
- Civil Engineering Technician