Mission Statement
To provide landowners and other agencies with technical assistance in identifying and improving resource issues.
About
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
Monday through Friday
7:30 am - 5:00 pm
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 15
February 19
March 21
April 16
May 21
June 17
July 16
August 20
September 17
October 15
November 18
December 17
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What's Happening...
Kris & Scott Mostrom
2019 Outstanding Conservationists
Welcome Bryanna
Bryanna Grefthen joined the SWCD staff as the District Technician in September 2019. She is originally from Gatzke, MN, and attended Grygla High School. Bryanna obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biology with minors in Chemistry and Environmental Science from the University of Minnesota-Crookston. Her previous work experience includes an internship with the Red Lake Watershed District and working as a Laboratory Analyst at RMB Environmental Laboratory in Detroit Lakes.
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In her spare time, Bryanna enjoys hunting, fishing, watching football, and spending time with family, friends and her dog, Brownie. She looks forward to meeting new people in the community and participating in the different conservation programs that the Pennington SWCD has to offer.
RAINFALL INUNDATES PENNINGTON COUNTY
In September, nine townships in Pennington County reported over seven inches of rain.
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The average rainfall across the county
for the month was 7.39 inches.
