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![If you have interest in virtual fencing or rotational grazing systems, consider attending a field day on July 24, 2026. It will be held at 1352 Hawes Road in Harpers […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/grazing_field_day-36x36.png "Grazing Field Day")
Grazing Field Day
Posted on July 1, 2026 | No Comments -
![Will Kopp started at the Allamakee SWCD in 2025 as the watershed coordinator for the Yellow River Watershed Project. He graduated in May 2024 from Upper Iowa University with a […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Yellow_river-36x36.png "Yellow River Watershed Coordinator")
Yellow River Watershed Coordinator
Posted on July 1, 2026 | No Comments -
![I’m Janet Borchardt, the new Pheasants Forever Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist covering Winneshiek, Allamakee, Fayette, and Clayton counties! I graduated from Luther College in 2024, where I studied biology and […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PF-36x36.png "New Pheasants Forever Biologist")
New Pheasants Forever Biologist
Posted on December 15, 2025 | No Comments -
![The Allamakee Soil and Water Conservation District Commissioners made their selection for this year’s Allamakee Scholarship Fund recipients at their March 2026 meeting. The board awarded 5 scholarships totaling $3,750. […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/scholarship-36x36.png "Allamakee SWCD Scholarship Winners")
Allamakee SWCD Scholarship Winners
Posted on April 15, 2024 | No Comments -
![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
Posted on December 7, 2023 | No Comments
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Media & Publications
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![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 […] -
![The Allamakee County SWCD currently has a project to help landowners include conservation in their farm leases by updating their NRCS conservation plan(s) and plan maps to include them as […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Wloo_lease-115x115.png "Waterloo/Bee/Duck Creek Landowners: Do you want to include conservation in your farm lease?")
Waterloo/Bee/Duck Creek Landowners: Do you want to include conservation in your farm lease?
Posted on September 2, 2014 | No CommentsThe Allamakee County SWCD currently has a project to help landowners include conservation in their farm leases by updating their NRCS conservation plan(s) and plan maps to include them as […] -
![If you want to make changes to your farm lease contract or want to change renter, you need to properly terminate your lease. Written notice of termination may be delivered […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/terminate_lease-115x115.png "Reminder: Terminate Farm Leases by September 1 to Make Changes to the Lease Contract")
Reminder: Terminate Farm Leases by September 1 to Make Changes to the Lease Contract
Posted on July 10, 2014 | No CommentsIf you want to make changes to your farm lease contract or want to change renter, you need to properly terminate your lease. Written notice of termination may be delivered […]