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![The Allamakee Soil and Water Conservation District Commissioners made their selection for this year’s Allamakee Scholarship Fund Scholarship at their March 2024 Meeting. The board awarded four scholarships in the […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/scholarship-36x36.png "Allamakee SWCD Scholarship Winners")
Allamakee SWCD Scholarship Winners
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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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![Cole Anderson is the new Northeast Iowa Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s Farm Bill Biologist. Cole will primarily be working in Allamakee, Clayton, Fayette, and Winneshiek counties with the goals […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/cole-36x36.png "New Pheasants Forever Biologist")
New Pheasants Forever Biologist
Posted on December 6, 2023 | No Comments -
![There are a lot of unwanted shrubs, trees, and weeds that grow up on properties. It can be difficult to stay ahead of them, especially on ground that you may […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/weeds-36x36.png "Management of Weeds and Unwanted Trees and Shrubs")
Management of Weeds and Unwanted Trees and Shrubs
Posted on July 10, 2020 | No Comments
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Media & Publications
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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 […] -
![The 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 […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_3217-115x115.jpg "Allamakee SWCD Revised State Cost-share Policy")
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 […] -
![Throughout 2014, project coordinator Justin Nie and project technician Bob Joachim have been out in the field meeting with landowners to discuss conservation practices and available funding sources. With the […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/2014Wloo-115x115.png "2014 Waterloo Creek Project Updates")
2014 Waterloo Creek Project Updates
Posted on December 11, 2014 | No CommentsThroughout 2014, project coordinator Justin Nie and project technician Bob Joachim have been out in the field meeting with landowners to discuss conservation practices and available funding sources. With the […] -
![Winter application of manure is generally not recommended due to potential nutrient losses and water quality degradation. However, if you do need to apply manure this winter because of limited […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Manure_on_snow-115x115.png "Winter Manure Application")
Winter Manure Application
Posted on December 5, 2014 | No CommentsWinter application of manure is generally not recommended due to potential nutrient losses and water quality degradation. However, if you do need to apply manure this winter because of limited […]