Brown Soil & Water Conservation District

09/25/2026

🦆 Duck season is here! Don’t let AIS tag along. Clean, Drain & Dry your gear before moving to the next waterbody.

09/22/2026

🍂Happy 1st day of Fall/Autumn🍂

Did you know that as the leaves start to change color and fall to the ground, that leaving the leaves on the ground or in your garden bed may not be the worst thing.

Leaves on the ground or in the garden bed end up feeding the soil. This is because the leaves decompose and act as natural fertilizer and organic matter source. The leaves also add a layer of insulation and winter habitat for fireflies, native bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.

09/03/2026

Labor Day Marks the End of Summer Recreation, Not the End of AIS Awareness!

As Labor Day weekend arrives, we’re celebrating the unofficial end of summer recreation. The boats may be coming out of the water, but our commitment to preventing the spread of Aquatic Invasive Species doesn’t end with the summer season.

AIS awareness is important year-round. Whether you’re boating, fishing, hunting, or enjoying Minnesota’s lakes in another season, remember to:

🚤 Clean your equipment
💧 Drain all water
🌱 Dispose of aquatic plants and animals properly

Thank you to everyone who helped protect our lakes this summer! Let’s keep that awareness going and continue doing our part to Stop the spread and protect Minnesota’s waters!

09/02/2026

🦋🌱BRING MILKWEED AND STEM LEARNING INTO YOUR CLASSROOM!🌱🦋

Brown County Pheasants Forever is excited to offer Milkweed in the Classroom Kits and Curriculum to local Science/Stem Teacher!

These hands-on kits give your students the opportunity to grow milkweed, learn about pollinators and monarchs, and connect science to real world conservation.

Each Kit has everything need to grow milkweed in the classroom plus a curriculum to accompany it.

*There is a limited number of kits available, and they will be ordered for teachers on a first come first served basis.*

For any questions, or to order a kit please contact Reva (Ecker) Ruehling at 507-300-7023 or [email protected]

07/28/2026

Early detection of aquatic invasive species can help slow the spread. Please continue to do your part while enjoying the lakes this summer!

Clean, Drain, Dry, Dispose

Report invasives to the DNR: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/invasives/ais/report-animal.html

07/10/2026

Do you have weeds, or volunteer trees popping up in your native vegetation?

Join in on a morning in the field where you’ll learn practical and effective strategies for managing weeds, trees, and other unwanted vegetation – so your habitat can stay healthy and thriving.

Please RSVP by July 22nd to Reva Ruehling at [email protected] or by calling 507-794-7998.

07/01/2026

Dear Farmers and Landowners,

Just a friendly reminder that it is still the primary nesting season for many birds in the area. So, avoid doing any type of maintenance on your CRP, CREP, RIM or any native grass planting you may have until August 1st!

Until then, enjoy the rest of the summer and keep an eye out for any little hatchlings that may be out and about. 🐣🐥

06/09/2026

🌱 Join Us for a Soil Health Field Day! 🌱

The Brown County Soil and Water Conservation District invites you to a Soil Health Field Day on July 9 at Port-Haven Farm (24953 285th Ave, Sleepy Eye, MN).

Hear from Kent Solberg and Mark Portner as they discuss:
✅ Cover crops
✅ No-till practices
✅ Livestock integration
✅ Economic benefits of soil health systems

🍴 Free lunch provided — please pre-register by July 2 to guarantee your meal!

Register by scanning the QR code on the flyer or call 507-794-2553.
Feel free to share this event with others who may be interested. We hope to see you there!

05/21/2026

Brown SWCD has two Supervisor districts open for election this year. If you are interested in filing, watch this video for more information.

Additional information is available at www.brownswcdmn.org

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05/09/2026

🎣Minnesota Fishing Opener is here!!!

Good luck to everyone heading out to the lakes this weekend. Weather you're chasing walleye, northern or just enjoying time on the water, stay safe and make some memories.

And don't forget:
✅CLEAN your boat and gear
✅DRAIN all water
✅DRY everything before launching at another lake

Help protect Minnesota's most valuable resource from aquatic invasive species so future generations can continue making memories on our waters for many fishing seasons to come.