The Becker Soil and Water Conservation District is seeking to hire a full-time Program Technician. This position promotes, plans, and implements conservation provisions of the Federal Farm Bill, the Reinvest in Minnesota (RIM), and other related wildlife and clean water conservation programs. Activities will include program promotion, contract coordination, conservation planning, conservation plan modification, site assessment, inspections, and reporting, as well as providing technical assistance for wildlife habitat enhancement techniques to private landowners and public organizations. The closing date is September 5, 2025. Position Announcement (PDF). Position Description (PDF). Employment Application (PDF).

The Becker Soil and Water Conservation District is seeking to hire a full-time Outreach Coordinator. This position performs secretarial and administrative functions for BSWCD and partners. Responsibilities also include promoting adult and youth outreach for the district, environmental education, advertising and promotion for the district on all levels of media. The closing date is August 8, 2025 or until filled. Position Announcement (PDF). Position Description (PDF). Employment Application (PDF).

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.