Closed today for Presidents Day
2026-02-16
Sorry we missed you. The entire USDA and SWCD are closed today for Presidents Day.

March Board Meeting
2026-03-09 08:00 - 09:30 (America/Chicago)
Come Join us for our monthly Soil and Water Board Meeting!

Irrigation Clinic
2026-03-24 09:00 - 14:00
The Douglas SWCD along with partner agencies such as Pope SWCD, MN Department of Agriculture, Kandiyohi SWCD, Stearns Conservation District, Swift SWCD and the U of M are co hosting an Irrigation Clinic.
Location: Lakeside Ballroom, Glenwood, MN
Time: 9:00 – 2:00 PM
Price: Free to attend, just please RSVP (Registration is open till March 13)
For more information, or to RSVP: (320) 634-5327
Meal included!
Topics included:

Nitrogen Research Studies
Groundwater Appropriation Permitting
Cover Crops
Soil Health
Precision Irrigation Research Plots
Irrigation Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP)
Cost Share Programs

CEU’s Pending!

April Board Meeting
2026-04-13 08:00 - 09:30

Local work group meeting!
2026-04-13 09:30 - 10:30
Come join us at our local work group meeting. For more information please call the office!

Area 2 Envirothon
2026-04-15
Today is the Area 2 Envirothon. We have schools and classes competing from the 12 counties in the Area!

Kids' Groundwater Festival
2026-05-06
Today is our Annual Kids’ Groundwater Festival.

May Board Meeting
2026-05-11 08:00 - 09:30 | USDA Service Center Conference Room, 900 Robert St., Alexandria, MN, 56308

Cooler Kick off!
2026-05-11 08:00 - 17:00
Swing by the Douglas SWCD office today to get your coolers for the 2026 summer sampling!

Public Hearing Notice for the Sauk River Watershed
2026-05-11 08:00 - 2026-05-21 16:00
Public hearing notice for the minor amendment of the Sauk River CWMP to include the Cold Spring dam modification feasibility study.
Notice can be found here!

Minnesota State Envirothon
2026-05-18
Today is the day our winning area teams get to compete in the State Envirothon!
Best of luck to all those competing today!

June Board Meeting
2026-06-08 08:00 - 09:30

Photo Showcase!
2026-06-15 08:00 - 2026-08-14 17:00
Calling All photographers, the Douglas SWCD is hosting a photo showcase! It’s not a contest, but rather to see what kind of awesome photos you have or are willing to share! See attachment for the rules and submission information!

photo showcase information

Juneteenth
2026-06-19
Sorry we missed you today! We are closed for the Juneteenth holiday

Cooler Drop off day!
2026-06-22 13:00
Don’t forget to turn/ drop off your Coolers for water sampling day. They need to be at the office by 1 PM!

July 4
2026-07-03
Sorry we missed you! We are closed for the 4th of July Holiday.

July Board Meeting
2026-07-13 08:00 - 2026-07-16 09:30

Cooler Drop Off Day!
2026-07-20 13:00, 2026-08-17 13:00, 2026-09-21 13:00
Today is the day for cooler drop off day! Make sure to have them to the office by 1 PM

August Board Meeting
2026-08-10 08:00 - 09:30

Douglas County Fair
2026-08-19 - 2026-08-22
Come check out our booth! Located in the Fish and Game (DNR) Building.
Play some games, ask some questions and leave with more information than you came with! We will have staff there during the entire time of the fair to help answer questions and ensure all your conservation needs are met.

Youth Outdoor Activity Day
2026-08-30 10:00 - 15:00
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 Activity Day

Closed for Labor day
2026-09-07
The Douglas SWCD and the entire Alexandria USDA Service Center will be closed today for Labor Day.

September Board Meeting
2026-09-14 08:00 - 09:30

FREE Nitrate Clinic
2026-09-15 - 2026-09-16
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 the nitrate analysis (if you are going to the local office right after work, you can collect the sample in the morning and keep it cool all day until you arrive).

Closed for Columbus Day
2026-10-12
Sorry we missed you! The Douglas SWCD and the entire USDA Service Center will be closed today for indigenous Peoples’ Day.

October Board Meeting
2026-10-13 08:00 - 10:00 | USDA Service Center Conference Room, 900 Robert St., Alexandria, MN, 56308

November Board Meeting
2026-11-09 08:00 - 10:00 | USDA Service Center Conference Room, 900 Robert St., Alexandria, MN, 56308

Closed for Thanksgiving
2026-11-26 - 2026-11-27
Sorry we missed you! We are closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday, Please feel free to leave us a voicemail, or send us a contact us message!
