Our mission is to engage people in the stewardship of our natural resources. With local elected leadership, we offer programs that fit our people and our land. The North St. Louis SWCD is a local government agency that offers these services to land owners and users in the northern part of St. Louis County, Minnesota:

• Water & Soil – Exactly what is a wetland? Wonder how to stop soil erosion? Confused by all the agencies and who does what? Contact us and we will help you sort it out. You can have our staff assist you with your project. We offer free technical assistance and design services.
• Forestry – You can have our Forester walk through your property and provide ideas of how you can best meet the goals you have for your property. Learn about programs that could provide you tax relief. You can have a Forest Stewardship Plan written for a fee to provide you with a guide for managing your wooded acres.
• Aquatic Invasive Species – Protect the region’s pristine waters from Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) through watercraft inspections, watercraft decontaminations, AIS education, & early detection is our mission. Watercraft Inspectors ensure boaters follow MN clean, drain, dispose laws, and check watercraft and equipment to help prevent the spread of AIS. Free watercraft decontamination services are provided around the region to remove and kill potential AIS and stop aquatic hitchhikers. AIS educational services are also provided to inform all water users of the issues and devastating impacts of AIS. Detecting and documenting any new AIS infestations in the region through early detection monitoring helps us adjust our efforts to make sure we are doing our best to protect our water’s and prevent the spread of AIS!

Learn More About the Role of an SWCD Supervisor

Soil & Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) are local government units that provide technical assistance, funding opportunities, and educational resources to help communities conserve and protect Minnesota’s natural resources.

Each SWCD is governed by a board of locally elected Supervisors. Supervisors help guide their district’s mission and priorities, approve conservation projects, advocate for local conservation, and bring community knowledge and local perspectives into natural resource decision-making.

As we approach Election Day on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, we encourage community members to learn more about the role of an SWCD Supervisor and what it means to serve your local community.

The Minnesota Association of Soil & Water Conservation Districts (MASWCD) has developed a short video providing an overview of the Supervisor role, responsibilities, and the election process.

Interested in learning more? Watch the video and visit MASWCD to learn more about serving as an SWCD Supervisor and find your local SWCD.

What are SWCD Supervisors? – YouTube