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PROTECTING AND RESTORING SOIL AND WATER RESOURCES

The mission of Cook County Soil & Water (SWCD) is to improve water quality in Cook County by fostering responsible land use and by controlling soil erosion and non-point source pollution. The Board will encourage local conservation efforts by providing educational, technical, and financial assistance for local land users."(adopted June 2000)

Water Advisory Committee thanks Elenor Lease

Dear Eleanor,
On behalf of the Water Advisory Committee, I would like to thank you for your 11 years ofservice on the committee. We appreciate that you have stayed on the committee since 2000,through two processes of revising the Cook County Comprehensive Water Management Plan and four water plan coordinators.

Photo Contest puts our forests in focus

Duluth, MN--Outdoor enthusiasts of all ages can zoom in on our local landscape in a native tree and shrub photo contest kicking off now, and running through Fall. The "Forests In Focus" contest is sponsored by South St. Louis Soil and Water Conservation District, with support from First Photo, WDSE-TV, Duluth News Tribune and the Duluth Budgeteer News.

Rain Barrels

If a rain barrel sale was offered in Grand Marais, Would you be interested in purchasing one? Click HERE to answer

Ullr Tightline Project at Lutsen

Cook SWCD received a Great Lakes Commission (GLC) Grant in 2010 to complete multiple sediment reduction projects in the lower Poplar River watershed. The projects have the potential to reduce enough sediment loading to make the Poplar River the first water body in Minnesota to be taken off the EPA 303(d) list.

Overview of precipitation across Minnesota

The Cook County Climatology Network is made up of 30 volunteer rain and snow monitors across the county. The precipitation data that they collect is forwarded on to the State Climatology Office at the University of Minnesota where it is used for many reasons such as predictions, trends, and historical data.

Soil Survey News

The soil survey of Cook County, Minnesota began in the spring of 2010 although some preliminary investigations began much earlier.

2012 Tree and Shrub Sale

Native Tree and Shrub Sale
In January, order forms will be sent out to those on the mailing list for our Annual Tree & Shrub Sale. (Early birds can download the Order Form ).

Sediment Reduction Projects

Cook SWCD was awarded a Great Lakes Commission grant in 2010 to complete various projects on Caspers Hill Road to reduce erosion impacting the Little Brule River and Gauthier Creek, both designated trout streams.

2011 Volunteer Lake Monitoring

For the past several years, volunteers have been assisting Cook County SWCD by heading out to lakes throughout the county to take samples of the water.

Outstanding Conservationist in Cook County

Biz Clark is an integral part of conservation in Cook County. She supports conservation and water quality, both at a state and local level.

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Soil and Water - Upcoming Events

Water Advisory Committee
May 21, 2012 (1:30 pm)
Cook Soil & Water Regular Monthy Meeting
June 07, 2012 (1:00 pm)

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Soil & Water

District Manager
Kerrie Fabius
(218)387-3649
Water Plan Coordinator
Ilena Berg
(218)387-3648
Program Assistant
Theresa Oberg
(218)387-3647

LOCATION
Cook County Courthouse
411 W. 2nd Street
Grand Marais, MN 55604

HOURS
8AM-4PM M-F

PHONE
(218)387-3647

EMAIL
soilandwater@co.cook.mn.us