The mission of the
Faribault County SWCD
is to assist the citizens of Faribault County
in improving water quality
and reducing soil erosion,
establishing wildlife habitat,
and promoting information and education
to ensure continued clean water
for future generations
and continued productivity
of our soil and water.

 "CONSERVATION CONNECTION 2013" NEWSLETTER  NEW!!! 
Designed & printed by the Faribault County Register.

WETLAND BANK PROGRAM EASEMENT APPLICATION SIGN-UP  NEW!!!

RAIN BARREL & COMPOST BIN ORDER FORM & INFO  NEW!!!

2013 REDETERMINATION OF BENEFITS BROCHURE  NEW!!!
What do I need to know?, Key Definitions, Systematic ROB, Why?, How?, Procedure, Buffer Strips, Inspections & Maintenance

LANDOWNER TOOLBOX  NEW!!!

• SWCD Conservation Program Opportunities
• Drainage Water Management Grants
• RIM Riparian Buffer Conservation Easements
• State Cost-Share Fact Sheet
• AgBMP Loan Program
• Continuous CRP Fact Sheet
• EQIP Fact Sheet
• Blue Earth Watershed Maps
• Le Sueur Watershed Maps
• Le Sueur Watershed Fact Sheet

RIPARIAN BUFFER EASEMENT DOLLARS NOW AVAILABLE 

FARIBAULT COUNTY GIS VIEWER - Online interactive GIS map  Updated 4/13 
A new feature of the GIS Viewer is a Zoning Permit Report, which includes copies of Certificates of Compliance and SSTS pumping reports.

• Click "Search Address" in toolbar.  Type rural 911 address #.  Click "Go".
• Click on address under Search Results.
• Click "Identify" in toolbar (blue circle with "i").  Click on 911 address point on map.
• Identify results display in left window.
• Click "Copy of Permit" to open a SSTS permit.  Click "Open Zoning Permit Report (PDF)" to create a summary report of results.

 COUNTY RECREATION & CONSERVATION AREAS - wildlife viewing, birding, public lands, parks, trails & public water access map

 AG BMP HANDBOOK FOR MN

• Definition of conservation practices
• Effectiveness estimates
• Costs and economic considerations