Outstanding Conservationist

Each year the SWCD recognizes a producer and their family for their work to conserve and preserve our natural resources. The Lac qui Parle SWCD is proud to recognize Nathan & Dana Buer Family as the 2023 Outstanding Conservationist. They truly exemplify what it means to be an Outstanding Conservationist. Thank you Nathan & Dana for your work to protect our natural resources.

A happy family posing in a field with cows in the background.

Past Award Winners
2023	Nathan & Dana Buer
2022	Dan & Alex Kellen
2019	Luke and Ali Peterson
2017	Ed and Dawn Hegland
2016	Rodney and Pam Weber, Rosemary Weber
2015	Jeff and Mary Olson
2014	Mike and Rachel Croatt
2013	Lac qui Parle County Chapter of Pheasants Forever
2012	Curtin Melby and Bruce Melby
2011	Joe, Glen, and Paul Rademacher
2010	Charles and Ihla Thomson & Dennis and Janell Thomson
2009	Stan, Todd, and Tim Patzer
2008	Jim and Denise Conner and Family
2007	Jerry and Lavonne Schuelke
2006	John and Mari Plathe
2005	Mary Homan
2004	Alan and Joan Mork
2003	Vale and Lois Roggenbuck

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Ongoing Compliance Information

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