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Internship Opportunity
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Job Opening – Yellow River Coordinator
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![CRP fields undergo status reviews at least 2 times during the contract length. NRCS typically conducts these reviews in year 4 and year 9. The year 4 check is to […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/CRP_photos-36x36.png "CRP status reviews")
CRP status reviews
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![In order to apply for the Allamakee SWCD scholarship, type in the information in the fillable application form below or print the application and legibly handwrite the information in pen. Once completed, please e-mail […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/scholarship-36x36.png "Scholarship application due February 28")
Scholarship application due February 28
Posted on January 25, 2022 | No Comments
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Media & Publications
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Soil Health Resources
Posted on February 11, 2016 | No CommentsCheck back to see what has been added about cover crops, increasing organic matter, and other aspects of soil health -
![2016 Project Newsletter Available Now! Click here. Allamakee SWCD Project Encourages Producers to Evaluate Economics of Farmland Use With the current downtrend in commodity prices, one way farmers can minimize risk […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/IMG_1837-cropped-115x115.jpg "New Project Focuses on Economics of Farmland Use")
New Project Focuses on Economics of Farmland Use
Posted on February 10, 2016 | No Comments2016 Project Newsletter Available Now! Click here. Allamakee SWCD Project Encourages Producers to Evaluate Economics of Farmland Use With the current downtrend in commodity prices, one way farmers can minimize risk […] -
Waterloo Creek Project Nearing Completion
Posted on December 7, 2015 | No CommentsThe Waterloo Creek Project ends at the end of December, 2015. -
![At the November 13, 2015 meeting of the Allamakee SWCD commissioners, a policy was established regarding the approval of plans for specific Continuous CRP practices that include CP33-Habitat Buffers for Upland Birds, CP42-Pollinator […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/CRP-115x115.png "Allamakee SWCD New CRP Policy")
Allamakee SWCD New CRP Policy
Posted on December 3, 2015 | No CommentsAt the November 13, 2015 meeting of the Allamakee SWCD commissioners, a policy was established regarding the approval of plans for specific Continuous CRP practices that include CP33-Habitat Buffers for Upland Birds, CP42-Pollinator […] -
Allamakee SWCD Revised State Cost-share Policy
Posted on November 6, 2015 | No CommentsThe Allamakee SWCD has revised its state cost share policy. Applications can be accepted at any time. Landowners interested in installing a conservation practice may contact the SWCD office to […] -
![Don Elsbernd, Allamakee County Soil and Water Conservation District Commissioner, received national recognition as a Soil Health Champion on September 1, 2015 at the 69th Annual Iowa Soil and Water […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/themes/arras/images/thumbnail.png "Commissioner Receives National Recognition as Soil Health Champion")
Commissioner Receives National Recognition as Soil Health Champion
Posted on September 9, 2015 | No CommentsDon Elsbernd, Allamakee County Soil and Water Conservation District Commissioner, received national recognition as a Soil Health Champion on September 1, 2015 at the 69th Annual Iowa Soil and Water […] -
![Cover crops provide many benefits between fall harvest and planting of spring crops including reduced soil erosion, the limitation of nitrogen leaching, and increased soil organic matter. If you plan […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/2015covercrop-115x115.png "Cover Crops")
Cover Crops
Posted on September 3, 2015 | No CommentsCover crops provide many benefits between fall harvest and planting of spring crops including reduced soil erosion, the limitation of nitrogen leaching, and increased soil organic matter. If you plan […] -
Cover Crop Resources
Posted on April 28, 2015 | No CommentsCover crops can improve soil organic matter, reduce over-winter and early spring erosion, scavenge nutrients, and combat weeds. The suggested types of plants to use depend on what your goals […] -
![If you have any conservation practices you might like to install this fall or next year with financial assistance from either state or federal funds from the Allamakee SWCD/NRCS office, […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/conservation_practices-115x115.png "Financial Assistance for Conservation Practice Installation")
Financial Assistance for Conservation Practice Installation
Posted on February 27, 2015 | No CommentsIf you have any conservation practices you might like to install this fall or next year with financial assistance from either state or federal funds from the Allamakee SWCD/NRCS office, […] -
![In 2014, the Allamakee SWCD completed a sub-project of their Conservation Lease Project called the Farm Legacy Report Project. The goal of the project was to work with landowners to […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Legacy_report_project-115x115.png "Farm Legacy Report")
Farm Legacy Report
Posted on January 6, 2015 | No CommentsIn 2014, the Allamakee SWCD completed a sub-project of their Conservation Lease Project called the Farm Legacy Report Project. The goal of the project was to work with landowners to […]