West Otter Tail SWCD - Blog

September 17, 2018 by Aaron Larsen

Gary Meemken’s efforts of conservation farming have now earned their farming operation the status of a Minnesota Water Quality Certified Farm and the West Otter Tail SWCD 2018 Outstanding Conservationist Award. 

September 06, 2018 by Aaron Larsen

SWCD partners with Minnesota Land Trust to promote wetland protection in Otter Tail County.

August 29, 2018 by Aaron Larsen

Are you tired of hauling dirt back up the hill every year? Are you tired of losing crop because of a storm event? The SWCD has program to reduce infield erosion. Let us help make your ground more productive.

August 29, 2018 by Aaron Larsen

Fergus Falls, Minn. – The West Otter Tail Soil and Water Conservation District (or BWSR or NRCS) is proud to congratulate Aaron Larsen, Project Manager for successfully completing a one-year leadership development program sponsored by the Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (MASWCD). 

July 24, 2018 by Aaron Larsen

Starting with a 2.8-acre filter strip in 2009, Loreli Westby continued down the conservation path of her late father. The Westbys’ most recent work through West Otter Tail SWCD will restore a wetland, provide more wildlife benefits.