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Thursday, 25 August 2011 09:55

PROTECTING AND RESTORING SOIL AND WATER RESOURCES

The mission of Cook County Soil & Water (SWCD) is to improve water quality in Cook County by fostering responsible land use and by controlling soil erosion and non-point source pollution. The Board will encourage local conservation efforts by providing educational, technical, and financial assistance for local land users."(adopted June 2000)

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Overview of precipitation across Minnesota
Friday, 27 January 2012 08:46

untitled The Cook County Climatology Network is made up of 30 volunteer rain and snow monitors across the county. The precipitation data that they collect is forwarded on to the State Climatology Office at the University of Minnesota where it is used for many reasons such as predictions, trends, and historical data.
 
Soil Survey News
Thursday, 08 December 2011 08:19

ssurvey The soil survey of Cook County, Minnesota began in the spring of 2010 although some preliminary investigations began much earlier.





 
2012 Tree and Shrub Sale
Thursday, 13 March 2008 08:21

Native Tree and Shrub Sale
In January, order forms will be sent out to those on the mailing list for our Annual Tree & Shrub Sale. (Early birds can download the Order Form ).
 
Sediment Reduction Projects
Wednesday, 26 October 2011 09:39

greatlakesCook SWCD was awarded a Great Lakes Commission grant in 2010 to complete various projects on Caspers Hill Road to reduce erosion impacting the Little Brule River and Gauthier Creek, both designated trout streams.
 
2011 Volunteer Lake Monitoring
Wednesday, 19 October 2011 08:11

kerrieFor the past several years, volunteers have been assisting Cook County SWCD by heading out to lakes throughout the county to take samples of the water.
 
Outstanding Conservationist in Cook County
Tuesday, 11 October 2011 08:21

biz_clarkBiz Clark is an integral part of conservation in Cook County. She supports conservation and water quality, both at a state and local level.

 
Rain Garden Update
Monday, 26 September 2011 14:21

rain_gardenRain Garden Overview
A rain garden is like any other garden, except it collects rainfall and snowmelt runoff from impervious surfaces and gathers it into a small basin where plants can filter and treat the water.
 
Beach Monitoring with Exchange Students
Thursday, 15 September 2011 09:49

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Cook SWCD was pleased to work with two Incredible Exchange students, Ezra Lundy and Finn Gary this summer to monitor 11 Cook County beacheson Lake Superior for E. coli. The Incredible Exchange is designed for youth ages 11-15 to volunteer in the community in exchange for an activity of their choice.


 
Citizen Survey
Thursday, 25 August 2011 10:15

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Cook County Soil and Water Conservation District is in the process of revising the County’s water plan. The water plan aids government agencies and citizens in working towards maintaining clean water in the county.
 
Conservation Corps Intern
Thursday, 25 August 2011 10:09

grant_2Cook SWCD was pleased to work with Grant Dornfeld, Summer Apprentice through the Conservation Corps and BWSR. Grant is headed back to the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities to complete his Bachelor of Civil Engineering degree.
 


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Soil & Water

District Manager
Kerrie Fabius
(218)387-3649
Water Plan Coordinator
Ilena Berg
(218)387-3648
Program Assistant
Theresa Oberg
(218)387-3647

LOCATION
Cook County Courthouse
411 W. 2nd Street
Grand Marais, MN  55604

HOURS
8AM-4PM  M-F

PHONE
(218)387-3647

EMAIL
soilandwater@co.cook.mn.us

 

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