212 1/2 2nd St W.
Park Rapids, MN 56470
Phone: (218) 732-0121
Fax: (218) 732-3994

Soil Conservation
Every year we offer affordable trees
for conservation efforts.
Windbreaks are used to reduce wind
erosion, snow drifts, reduce drying of plants
in the summer months, reduce heating costs,
and provide shelter for animals.
Cost Share Projects
are available for conservation practices applied to the
land for the purpose of controlling or preventing soil
erosion, sedimentation, nutrient runoff, or other water
pollution to maintain the sustainable use of soil
and water and other natural resources.
Lakeshore
Hubbard County is blessed to have some of
the clearest and cleanest lakes in the State of
Minnesota. These crystal clear waters provide
a wonderful recreational venue for residents,
seasonal visitors, and vacationers alike.
Water Conservation
We can all do our part to protect our pristine
water. Natural Shoreline buffers, fertilizing lawns
and gardens with zero phosphorus fertilizer,
reducing, capturing, and cleansing runoff
are just a few examples of how
we, as stewards of this land, can help.

Mission Statement: The purpose of the Hubbard County Soil and Water Conservation District is to help preserve surface and ground water quality, to encourage wise land-use decisions throughout the district, and to foster a secure and prosperous community with agriculture, tourism and industry working together in harmony for the general welfare of the people of the district.

What is a Soil and Water Conservation District?

Classified under MN State Statute Chapter 103C, soil and water conservation district are governmental and political subdivisions of the state. Their broad charge is to protect public health, safety, and welfare through soil and water conservation . Functions include leadership, coordination and services.

A SWCD is a legal body accountable to the public through general elections. Five supervisors are elected to their position, govern the SWCDs and work in cooperation with state and federal conservation agencies. The SWCD is charged with encouraging local landowners to conserve the soil and water resources by implementing conservation practices that reduce or prevent erosion, sedimentation, siltation and agriculturally-related pollution in order to preserve our natural resources, ensure continued soil productivity, control floods, preserve wildlife, protect the tax base and protect public lands.

SWCDs have a sound accounting system and audit process. * Grantors such as the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) audit programs and projects.

SWCDs were created by the people and rely on public funds, including those from counties, state and local sources. District boards are capable of setting priorities as seen through their development of annual work plans that set policy direction for their staff.

Board of Supervisors

(l to r) Bob Iles, Don Sells, Don Rettinger and Lynn Goodrich

Nomination Districts

District 1: Fern, Rockwood, Helga, Lake Hattie, Schoolcraft, Lake Alice, and Lake George
District 2: Farden, Guthrie, Hart Lake, Hendrickson, Lakeport, and Steamboat
District 3: Clover, Clay, Thorpe, Arago, Lake Emma, Mantrap, and Akeley
District 4: Todd, Straight River, Henrietta and Hubbard west from County 11
District 5: Nevis, White Oak, Crow Wing, Badoura, Henrietta and Hubbard east from County 11

Contact your District Supervisor

District 1: Don Rettinger (218) 854-7306
District 2: Open
District 3: Bob Iles (218) 732-0516
District 4: Don Sells (218) 732-5910 or e-mail dsells@unitelc.com
District 5: Lynn Goodrich (218) 652-3130 or e-mail tripplake1@arvig.net

SWCD & NRCS Staff

Former District Manager Mark Sommer, Melissa Koebernick, Alicia Laturnus and Dan Pazdernik

SWCD Staff

District Manager - Julie Kingsley

Administrative Assistant - Melissa Koebernick

Assisted by Natural Resources Conservation Service

District Conservationist - Dan Pazdernik

Soil Conservation Technician - Alicia Laturnus