SWCD Member Resources
This is a resource page for SWCDs in Minnesota.
If you have a resource suggestion please email us.
Below are resources and tools that are beneficial to Minnesota's SWCDs. Please find links to our partner websites below that maintain expert and up-to-date information on each topic listed.
Supervisor Role and Elections
2026 is an election year for SWCD Supervisors! The filing period for Supervisor Candidates is May 19 to June 2.
There are many helpful tips and tools in the MASWCD Supervisor Elections Guide for SWCDs.
SWCDs that have Supervisor openings should review the MASWCD Supervisor Elections Guide, make sure to post election information on your website and promote on social media and in local media outlets.
2026 MASWCD Elections Guide
MASWCD Supervisor Role Onepager
2026 Candidate Prospectus
*Interested candidates must contact their local SWCD to confirm openings and elections information specific to their district. Click HERE to find your SWCD.
Watch this video to learn more about the Role of an SWCD Supervisor:
Area Meetings
The MASWCD Area Meeting Handbook is your complete guide to planning and organizing area meetings, inviting speakers, managing agenda content and meeting logistics. Along with helpful templates for your area meetings, there is also an extensive list of local experts you may invite to speak at your meetings and engage your community.
AREA MEETING HANDBOOK
AREA MEETING FAQ SHEET
The MASWCD Area Meeting FAQ Sheet is great handout to share with anyone who is curious about why area meetings are held and why attendance is so important. A great tool to share with veteran and new SWCD employees and supervisors.
MEETING RESOURCES & COMMITTEES
MCIT MEETING RESOURCES:
MASWCD District Quarterly Reports
MASWCD sends quarterly reports to SWCDs each Spring, Summer, Fall and in the Winter dues mailing highlighting the events, trainings, resources and accomplishments MASWCD has provided to its membership. Click on the documents below to read each report for 2026.
Winter District Report
IMPLAN Report
The IMPLAN Report is an economic impact analysis and modeling program that measures the economic impact of conservation funding in Minnesota. Data is collected from NRCS Minnesota, BWSR Minnesota and MASWCD.
The report concludes that for every dollar spent on conservation programs, $1.85 was returned to our local economy, including the support of 4,285 jobs. When a landowner implements a conservation practice, the entire community benefits. Read the full report below and share!
MASWCD AWARD NOMINATIONS - 2026
MASWCD offers several awards to recognize the outstanding conservation achievements taking place throughout Minnesota between SWCDs and their cooperators. The 2026 award nomination period has officially closed.
Award winners will be recognized during the two luncheons at the 90th Annual MASWCD Convention, November 30 to December 2, 2026, at the Double Tree by Hilton, Bloomington-Minneapolis South.
The following awards will be presented at the MASWCD Annual Convention:
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MASWCD Outstanding Conservationist of the Year Award, with support from The Farmer
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MASWCD/MPCA Community Conservationist Award
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MASWCD/Pheasants Forever Wildlife Habitat Steward Award
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MASWCD/DNR Forest Steward Award
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MASWCD Teacher of the Year Award
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MASWCD Outstanding Supervisor of the Year
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SWCD Administrator of the Year Award - managed by BWSR
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SWCD Field Staff Award - managed by NRCS
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DNR Ecological & Water Resources Appreciation Award - managed by MN DNR
- MDH Drinking Water Protection Award - managed by the MN Dept. of Health
Thank you for helping us celebrate your conservation accomplishments and those of your local cooperators!
VISIT the Awards page on the MASWCD Convention website or
visit the MASWCD Facebook page to view past award recipients.
Human Resources - Employee Management
Employee Recruitment, Hiring and Termination
Compensation and Benefits
Personal Conduct
Human Resources and Employee Management:
VISIT NACD's MEMBERS PAGE
to download various educational materials:
Building District Capacity
Sample Job Descriptions
Effective Communications
Personnel Manager Reference Book
Click on the logos with links below to visit these partners for valuable resources in HR topics.
MASWCD Board Meeting Minutes
Visit the MASWCD Meetings & Events Calendar to view information on MASWCD meetings, trainings and events, board meetings, and SWCD Area meeting dates and locations. Minutes are posted online after they are approved at the following board meeting. Click on the 2026 board meeting dates below to view the minutes.
Minnesota Statutes Chapter 103C
A full version of the SWCD law, Minnesota Statutes Chapter 103C, is available online via the Minnesota State Legislature website.
Additional Resources for SWCDs
SWCD Communications Corner:
CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR STAFF?
Please EMAIL us if you have a change of address, staff updates, new contact information or a new website address.
JOB POSTINGS:
Job posting emails go out to SWCD contacts weekly. Please EMAIL job openings and include the name of the position, the SWCD, and include any documents or a link to where the job description and application is posted.
JOIN THE MASWCD NEWSLETTER!
Make sure all SWCD supervisors and staff are signed up for the MASWCD newsletter. Stay up to date on important conservation news, training events and what our partners and MN SWCDs are up to!