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Monthly Board Meeting

1st Monday of each month

3:00 pm

Chippewa County Courthouse

Montevideo  Minnesota
Text Box: John and Gail Felton chosen as Chippewa County’s 2009 Conservationist of the Year Senator Amy Klobuchar visits the Courthouse Conservation Team MASWCD President Steve Sunderland attended MASWCD Legislative Session in Washington D.C. Pictured above from left to right: Grant Pearson (Stearns SWCD), Steve Sunderland (MASWCD President), Ann Simmons (Senior Professional Staff for the U.S House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture) and Keira Franz, (NACD Policy Director) discuss conservation policy during the July NACD Legislative Conference in Washington DC.  Not pictured Ken Pederson (East Polk SWCD).  Chippewa River Watershed “Partners Tour” was held this summer. Among the attendees were Sen. Kubly Text Box: SWCD Board Minutes and Agendas Text Box: Minutes September 14, 2009 August 3, 2009 July 6, 2009 June 1, 2009 May 4, 2009 April 6, 2009 March 2, 2009 February 2, 2009 January 5, 2009 Text Box: Agendas October 5, 2009 September 14, 2009 August 3, 2009 July 6, 2009 June 1, 2009 May 4, 2009 April 6, 2009 March 2, 2009 February 2, 2009 January 5, 2009 Text Box:

Minnesota Voters Say “YES”
YES, to Conservation!!

As a result of the 3/8 of a percent sales tax increase constitutional amendment, the BWSR has announced that a total of $14 million will be available in grants and loans in a number of program categories.  In addition, the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council has also announced that $55 million is available to restore, enhance or protect fish and wildlife habitat in Minnesota.  SWCD’s are eligible to apply for these funds.  All landowners  interested in applying for conservation projects should contact the office at 269-2139, ext #3.