Mission Statement
To provide landowners and other agencies with technical assistance in identifying and improving resource issues.
Nondiscrimination Statement
The Pennington SWCD does not and shall not discriminate in any of its activities or operations. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for anyone participating in our programs.
Pennington County
Pennington County is situated among the prairies and farmland of the Red River Basin in northwest Minnesota. The County has a population of about 13,500 with the City of Thief River Falls as the county seat. Other communities within the county include Goodridge and St. Hilaire.
Office Hours
Phone
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. M-Th
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. F
SWCD: 218-683-7075
NRCS: 218-681-1612
Board Meetings
Third Tuesday of each month
9 a.m.
USDA Service Center
Conference Room
Thief River Falls, MN
Board Meeting Dates
January 21
February 18
March 19
**April 21**
Held Via Zoom
Video Conferencing
**May 27**
Held Via Zoom
Video Conferencing
**June 16**
Held Via Zoom
Video Conferencing
**July 21**
Held Via Zoom
Video Conferencing
**August 18**
Held at the Red Lake Watershed District Meeting Room and
Via Zoom Video Conferencing
**September 15**
Held at the Pennington County Government Center,
Meeting Room A, and
Via Zoom Video Conferencing
**October 20**
Held at the Pennington County Government Center,
Meeting Room B
**November 17**
Held at the American Legion and
Via Zoom Video Conferencing
**December 15**
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the governor's Peacetime Emergency Order, the Pennington SWCD Board of Supervisors will hold their monthly Board Meeting via Zoom Video Conferencing on Tuesday, December 15th,
at 9 a.m.
To access the meeting via Zoom, please call Donna Christianson
at 218-683-7075.
What's Happening...
Flood Hazard Information
Click Below To Join The
Flood Insurance Map Update Public Meeting
Wednesday, December 2nd
5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Meeting ID: 160 616 0500
Passcode: 317655
One tap mobile
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*Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps:
https://hazards.fema.gov/femaportal/prelimdownload/
*Interactive map for the preliminary floodplain boundary:
https://www.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=e7a7dc3ebd7f4ad39bb8e485bb64ce44
Click Here to View FEMA's:
ADawn Nelson, elected from District 1 - serving the Townships of Numedal, Bray, Sanders, Polk Centre, and Black River
Linda Hanson, reelected from District 4 - serving the Townships of Goodridge Reiner, Star, and Hickory
Greg Hilgeman, reelected from District 5 - serving the Townships of River Falls, Wyandotte, Mayfield, and Deer Park
Congratulations To Our
Newly and Reelected Supervisors:
Welcome to the Pennington SWCD Board!
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
Landowners and operators interested in planting cover crops or installing side water inlets in the JD 30/18/13 and lower Thief River drainage areas highlighted in yellow on the map below, can currently receive financial assistance to implement these practices.
Eligible participants will receive 75% cost-share for side water inlets. Cover crop rates vary depending on what species is planted:
$15 per acre for single species cover crop
$25 per acre for two species cover crop
$40 per acre for multiple species cover crop
Even better yet, if you decide to implement both practices, your cost-share would go up to 90% on your side water inlet project. For more information, call the Pennington SWCD office today at 218-683-7075.
COVID-19 UPDATE!
Our supervisors and staff want to assure you we are taking every precaution necessary to help keep you safe and control the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Please be aware, our office is currently closed to the public but you can still reach us by phone (218-683-7075 or 218-681-1612).
For more information about COVID-19 and how to protect yourself and your family click here.
We want to thank you for your patience and understanding during this uncertain and constantly changing time.
Happy Holidays!
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Thief River Falls, MN 56701
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