The Pollinator Pathways grant program promote native plantings that establish key corridors (or pathways) for at-risk pollinators such as (but not…

A conservation ethic is promoted through the education of present and future generations of land users.
Lac qui Parle SWCD has a long history of…

Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) are non-native aquatic organisms living outside their historic range that have potential to cause harm to the local…

The Lac qui Parle Comprehensive Local Water Management Plan was first adopted in 1992.  The current water plan is the County's fourth generation Water…

The LqP-YB CWMP was developed between 2021-2023 through the One Watershed, One Plan (1W1P) program administered by the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources. The CWMP will guide watershed partners including local counties, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, the LqP-YB WD, and other local stakeholders through the implementation processes to restore, protect, and ensure the Watershed’s water management and sustainability moving forward.

Native grass and forbs require a specially designed drill for successful establishment.  The SWCD assists in planning, seed mix selection and purchase…

The SWCD offers Minnesota Native Landscapes pollinator plant kits for sale for your own project implementation. We do offer guidance on plant…

Administered through the local SWCD, the MN DNR Walk in Access program provides an opportunity for landowners to earn extra income ($18 dollars per…

The SWCD administers and partners with other agencies to provide financial assistance to landowners for many different types of projects.  Landowners…

The SWCD contracts with the MN Department of Natural Resources to measure groundwater levels of aquifers within the county. This data is used to…