• July Board Meeting

    Come Join us for our monthly Soil and Water Board Meeting!

  • July Cooler Drop Off

    Today is Cooler drop off day for the Lake and Stream sampling! Please have coolers at the office by 1:00 PM sharp. Questions? Call the office!

  • Healthy Roots and Clean Boots

    Join us for Healthy Roots & Clean Boots, a free, family-friendly event all about soil health and sustainable farming! Explore exciting, hands-on exhibits and demonstrations designed to teach both kids and adults about how farmers are caring for the land. There will also be several agricultural vendors on site, including consultants, product suppliers, and more! Enjoy activities like: […]

    Free
  • August Board Meeting

    Come Join us for our monthly Soil and Water Board Meeting!

  • August Cooler Drop Off

    Today is Cooler drop off day for the Lake and Stream sampling! Please have coolers at the office by 1:00 PM sharp. Questions? Call the office!

  • Chippewa River Watershed Annual Meeting

    The Chippewa River Watershed Association invites you to the Chippewa River Watershed Gathering on Tuesday, August 19th, 2025, at the Starbuck Community Center beginning at 5:30 p.m. We will provide information about the status of the Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan development and ongoing implementation efforts. There will be updates on water quality monitoring and trends. This […]

  • Youth Outdoor Activity Day

    Come join in on the FREE Family friendly event! We have been a supporter of this event for years, and what a better way to get kids involved in conservation than to show them firsthand how important nature and enjoying nature is all about! More information or to register, check out the link! Youth Outdoor […]

  • Closed for Labor day

    The Douglas SWCD and the entire Alexandria USDA Service Center will be closed today for Labor Day.

  • FREE Nitrate Clinic

    The Douglas SWCD is hosting a free Nitrate Testing Clinic. How to collect Samples: Run your cold tap for five to ten minutes then collect about one cup of water in a plastic baggie (double bag) or clean jar. Keep the water cool until arrival. You can collect the water anytime within one day of […]

  • September Cooler Drop Off

    Today is Cooler drop off day for the Lake and Stream sampling! Please have coolers at the office by 1:00 PM sharp. Questions? Call the office!

  • October Board Meeting

    USDA Service Center Conference Room 900 Robert St., Alexandria, MN

    Come Join us for our monthly Soil and Water Board Meeting!