By Staff of Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center A major milestone has been reached in the ongoing restoration of the Root River near Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, marking a significant step forward in efforts to address decades of erosion, restore natural river flow, and improve habitat for aquatic species. Phase 1 of construction – targeting three … [Read more...]
Conservation Remains Resilient in Fillmore County
By Riley Buley Fillmore Soil and Water thanks the Fillmore County Journal for providing us space to showcase the work the District has been doing in 2025. As with any year, 2025 was not without its challenges. Pauses in federal funding, a government shutdown, and the growing pains of a new program left – quite literally – hundreds of our producers wondering whether they … [Read more...]
Fillmore SWCD Staff
2026 Fillmore County Plat Book Now Available
The 2026 Fillmore County Land Atlas and Plat Book is now available. This newest edition published by Rockford Map Publishers is available for purchase from Fillmore County Soil & Water Conservation District, 912 Houston Street NW, Preston, MN 55965. The new plat book accurately displays parcel boundaries, acreage data, roadways, waterways, railways, section lines, … [Read more...]
SWCD Awards Scholarships to High School and College Students
By SWCD Staff High School Scholarship The Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District will sponsor a $500 scholarship for a graduating Fillmore County high school student pursuing a degree in Natural Resources, Agriculture, or related field. 2025 High School Recipient Congratulations to our 2025 Graduating High School Senior Scholarship recipient, Mara Schwartz. … [Read more...]
Fillmore SWCD 6th Grade Conservation Tour
By SWCD Staff It was a beautiful fall day for the 38th annual Fillmore SWCD 6th Grade Conservation Tour. It was held on October 2, 2025, at Forestville State Park. With approximately 145 students from Fillmore Central, Kingsland, and Rushford-Peterson, our day was busy and exciting. Our organizer, Aaren Mathison, did a great job setting up the presenters, schedule, and … [Read more...]
Fillmore Board of Supervisors
District 1 Tim Gossman 2025 Vice Chair District 1 Townships Sumner Jordan Chatfield Spring Valley Fillmore District 2 Jason Wetzel 2025 Secretary District 2 Townships Pilot Mound Arendahl Rushford Village Holt Norway District 3 Kathy Tesmer 2025 Supervisor District 3 … [Read more...]
Fillmore County SWCD Tree Sales Celebrating 29 Years!
Fillmore County SWCD is proud to enter our 29th year of annual Tree Sales, helping landowners, homeowners, and conservation-minded residents plant for the future. Each year, we distribute approximately 10,000 trees throughout the county. We offer a wide selection of species to fit your planting goals: Deciduous trees available as bareroot stock Coniferous trees … [Read more...]
Free Private Well Test Kits Available in Southeast Minnesota
In response to concerns about nitrate in groundwater, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), in partnership with TAP-IN Collaborative and the Southeast Minnesota Water Analysis Laboratory, is offering free water testing kits to private well owners and users in southeast Minnesota. This includes residents of Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Wabasha and … [Read more...]
Rain Barrels
By Aaren Mathison Conservation Technician A rain barrel is a rainwater collection system that stores rooftop runoff for watering lawns and gardens. When rainwater falls on a roof, it flows into gutters and downspouts and then either soaks into the surrounding soil or runs into the street. Water that enters streets and storm drains is called stormwater. Excess stormwater … [Read more...]