District Information
The Isanti Soil and Water Conservation District is a local unit of government in Isanti County, MN, that is dedicated to soil and water conservation. The Mission of the Isanti Soil and Water Conservation District is to provide guidance, to inspire action, and to bring innovative resources to the table so that people can become leaders in keeping land and water healthy for future generations. The Isanti SWCD was established in 1963 by petition of the citizens of Isanti County.
Prior to 2013, the SWCD focused on assistance with Farm Bill related activities including providing planting assistance with for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). The SWCD also focused on promotion of no-till cropping, The States Reinvest in MN (RIM) conservation easement program, and the annual tree sale.
Presently, the SWCD can offer technical assistance and sometimes financial assistance to landowners on natural resource conservation practices such as:
- Lake monitoring and stream assessment
- Shoreline erosion issues
- Lakeshore restoration design using native vegetation
- Rain garden and other rainwater runoff control practices
- Long-term land protection options such as conservation easements
- Forest management
- Site visits, project review and technical information on wetland issues
- Site visits and financial assistance for agricultural best management practices
- Assistance with abandoned well sealing
- Education and outreach
Contact Us
763-689-3271
Our office is located at 110 Buchanan St N, Cambridge MN 55008.
We are open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:00am - 4:00pm. We encourage you to call ahead to ensure someone is available to help you.