Our mission is to conserve, protect, and enhance our resources for current and future generations by providing information and assistance to landowners, operators, and residents of Madison County.
Public Meetings & Events: Join Us!
Upcoming SWCD Board Meetings
Regular Meeting:
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 8:30 a.m.
Madison County USDA Service Center
Meetings are open to the public.
To register or to request accommodations, please contact the office 48 hours in advance.
News & Announcements:
Job Opening for District Soil and Water Resource Technician – Apply by April 15
Madison County Soil and Water Conservation District has a job opening for a District Soil and Water Resource Technician. This position will work together with Madison SWCD’s partners at the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service to provide technicial assistance to landowners and farm operators in Madison County by … Read more
Tending Iowa’s Land Community Discussion Series Announced
Save the dates for a Community Discussion series centered around the book Tending Iowa’s Land: Pathways to a Sustainable Future edited by Cornelia F. Mutel. Each discussion will feature a contributing author from the book and conclude with an optional hike. These events are free and open to the public. No registration required. The series is sponsored … Read more
NMRWMA requests proposals to develop Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan
The North and Middle Rivers Watershed Management Authority (NMRWMA) requests proposals from qualified contractors for watershed planning services to develop a Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan. The North and Middle Rivers Watershed Management Authority (NMRWMA) was initially formed in 2017, with 11 jurisdictions within the watersheds; counties, cities, and soil and water conservation districts. NMRWMA now … Read more