The BSWCD is seeking to hire a full-time Conservation Technician. This position will work with field office personnel and various agencies to implement the objectives of the Comprehensive Watershed Management Plans and provide technical assistance to county landowners. The closing date for this position is April 7, 2025 or until filled. Position Announcement (PDF). Employment Application (PDF).

The BSWCD is seeking to hire a full-time Private Lands Biologist. This position supports the efforts of private landowners, partner agencies and local professionals implementing locally driven soil health and water quality improvement initiatives, wetland, grassland and soil conservation measures on the landscape. The closing date for this position is April 7, 2025 or until filled. Position Announcement (PDF). Employment Application (PDF).

The March Becker Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors meeting date has been changed to Thursday, March 20, 2025; to be held in the normal location.

The MN Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (MASWCD) has named Tim and Angie Lehrke, Ogema, MN as one of eight Area Finalists in the 2024 Outstanding Conservationist Award Program. The Lehrke's will be recognized at the MASWCD's 88th annual convention in Bloomington. Read more (PDF).

The Crow Wing River Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan is in final draft. This plan is a collaborative effort between Local Government Units to protect, enhance or restore our natural resources such as groundwater, surface water, soil health, biological health and forest management. We are seeking public input on the draft plan for 60 days. To view the plan and provide comments, visit this page.

The Becker SWCD recently completed a large shoreline restoration project at a resort on Island Lake. Watch along as a natural solution is implemented to deal with the problem of shoreline erosion. Watch video.

Lakes TV3 recently aired a 'Spotlight on Frazee' segment featuring a shoreline restoration project that involved the Becker Soil and Water Conservation District. Watch video.