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![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
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![Japanese Knotweed has become an invasive menace in Allamakee County over the last 15+ years. This bamboo look-alike is found along many streams in the county and spreads rapidly. The […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/knotweed-36x36.png "Japanese Knotweed Control")
Japanese Knotweed Control
Posted on May 6, 2025 | 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
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![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 -
![Earthworms are well-known, but we don’t often think about what they do for our soils. A large proportion of soil passes through the guts of earthworms. Earthworms eat microorganisms, but […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/worm_holes-36x36.png "Earthworm Channels")
Earthworm Channels
Posted on July 24, 2019 | No Comments
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Media & Publications
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![If you own land that has expiring CRP, you’ll need to update your NRCS Conservation Plan. Please contact the NRCS office to tell us your planned crop rotation and tillage. […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/crp1-115x115.png "Update Conservation Plans for Land Coming Out of CRP")
Update Conservation Plans for Land Coming Out of CRP
Posted on September 18, 2013 | No CommentsIf you own land that has expiring CRP, you’ll need to update your NRCS Conservation Plan. Please contact the NRCS office to tell us your planned crop rotation and tillage. […] -
Aerial Seeding Cover Crops
Posted on April 3, 2013 | No CommentsMore photos from the 2012 aerial seeding have been added! Check them out! -
Conservation Lease Project
Posted on January 9, 2013 | No CommentsThe goal of this project is to meet with both parties to discuss conservation options on the farm and to include conservation provisions as an addendum to a farm lease. -
![Reminder: New leases need to be signed before March 1, 2014. Is your farm lease thorough? Think about what your lease would look like for a rental house. Compare that […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Lease_article1-115x115.png "Conservation Lease Project: Is your farm lease thorough?")
Conservation Lease Project: Is your farm lease thorough?
Posted on January 2, 2013 | No CommentsReminder: New leases need to be signed before March 1, 2014. Is your farm lease thorough? Think about what your lease would look like for a rental house. Compare that […] -
![The Allamakee SWCD is pleased to announce that the McKnight Foundation has accepted our application for a Conservation Lease Project. The District’s Conservation Lease Specialist, Sara Berges, will work with […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/themes/arras/images/thumbnail.png "New Project at the Allamakee SWCD Office")
New Project at the Allamakee SWCD Office
Posted on September 6, 2012 | No CommentsThe Allamakee SWCD is pleased to announce that the McKnight Foundation has accepted our application for a Conservation Lease Project. The District’s Conservation Lease Specialist, Sara Berges, will work with […] -
![Cover Crop Aerial Seeding Opportunity Adding cover crops to your farming operation can be a great way to reduce soil erosion, improve soil quality, and provide forage for livestock. […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/aerial_cover_crop-115x115.jpg "Cover Crop Aerial Seeding Opportunity")
Cover Crop Aerial Seeding Opportunity
Posted on July 30, 2012 | No CommentsCover Crop Aerial Seeding Opportunity Adding cover crops to your farming operation can be a great way to reduce soil erosion, improve soil quality, and provide forage for livestock. […] -
View the new educational signs in the Waukon City Park!
Posted on July 27, 2012 | No CommentsTake a look at the new educational signs in the Waukon City Park. -
Conservation Education Day
Posted on May 4, 2012 | No CommentsConservation Education Day in Waukon Park May 3, 2012 -
![In this last year of the Indian Springs Project, we want to have more urban conservation practices installed. This is a unique watershed project because it has funding for both […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/8.25.11-002-115x115.jpg "Last Year of Indian Springs Project")
Last Year of Indian Springs Project
Posted on March 16, 2012 | No CommentsIn this last year of the Indian Springs Project, we want to have more urban conservation practices installed. This is a unique watershed project because it has funding for both […] -
![The Allamakee SWCD Commissioners have revised their current policy regarding sodbusts. According to the board, “In response to an increase in the number of requests to turn very steep and […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Pasture_by_Carl_Wycoff-115x115.jpg "Revised Sodbust Policy")
Revised Sodbust Policy
Posted on January 3, 2012 | No CommentsThe Allamakee SWCD Commissioners have revised their current policy regarding sodbusts. According to the board, “In response to an increase in the number of requests to turn very steep and […]