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 Thursday of each month
10 a.m.
USDA Service Center
Conference Room
Thief River Falls, MN
Board Meeting Dates
January 21
Held at the American Legion and via Zoom Video Conferencing
February 18
Held at the American Legion and via Zoom Video Conferencing
March 18
Held at the American Legion and via Zoom Video Conferencing
**April 8**
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pennington SWCD Board of Supervisors will hold their Annual Planning Meeting at the American Legion and via Zoom Video Conferencing on Thursday,
April 8th, starting at 9 a.m.
To access the meeting via Zoom, please call Donna Christianson at 218-683-7075.
**April 15**
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pennington SWCD Board of Supervisors will hold their monthly Board Meeting at the American Legion and via Zoom Video Conferencing on Thursday, April 15th, starting at 10 a.m.
To access the meeting via Zoom, please call Donna Christianson at 218-683-7075.
May 20
June 17
July 15
August 19
September 16
October 21
November 18
December 16
What's Happening...
Order your trees today!
The Pennington SWCD is currently taking orders for trees, protector tubes, and matting for the 2021 spring season. Order forms are available in our office, in our newsletter, or you can print out the order form by clicking on the button above. Please call our office at 218-683-7075 with any question you may have.
Meet Our New Supervisor
ADawn Nelson
Hello! My name is ADawn Nelson. My husband, Travis Nelson, and I live west of town with my son, Blake. I work full time as an Agricultural Instructor at Northland Community College in Thief River Falls.
Four years ago I developed a two year animal science program for the college. Students enrolled in the program can go on to UMC to earn a 4 year degree. My husband and I also own T and A Farms and Repairs. We raise cow/calf pairs, goats, sheep, horses, donkeys, and usually a few pigs. We also produce about 250 acres of hay.
I am very blessed to be a part of many aspects of the world of agriculture and I look forward to this new endeavor serving on the Pennington SWCD Board of Supervisors.
Staffing Change at the SWCD
In December, Peter Nelson accepted his new position as District Manager of the Pennington SWCD. He started working for the District in May of 2012 as the Water Plan Coordinator. He grew up on a dairy and small grain farm and went to school in Goodridge. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Science with an emphasis in policy and planning from Bemidji State University in 2009.
Peter and his wife, Ashley, live in rural Goodridge and have four children: Deanna, Neelow, Sade, and Sareena. Peter enjoys spending time with his family, friends, hunting, fishing, camping, sports, and other outdoor activities. Peter is looking forward to continue working with Pennington County landowners.
Flood Hazard Information
*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:
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.
Thank you for your patience and understanding during this uncertain and constantly changing time.
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201 Sherwood Ave S
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
218-683-7075
