Our mission is to conserve, protect, and enhance our natural resources for current and future generations by providing information and assistance to landowners, operators, and residents of Madison County, Iowa.
Public Meetings & Events: Join Us!
Upcoming SWCD Board Meetings
Regular Monthly Meeting:
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.
Winterset USDA Service Center
Meetings are open to the public.
To register or to request accommodations, please contact the office 48 hours in advance.
Calendar:
- August 13-23: Iowa State Fair
- Wednesday, August 26: Deadline for SWCD Commissioner candidates to file election paperwork
- Monday, September 7: Labor Day (office closed for holiday)
- Tuesday, September 8: Deadline to register for NMRWMA Watershed Education & Wetland Field Day on 9/15
- Tuesday, September 15: Watershed Education & Wetland Field Day hosted by North & Middle Rivers WMA
- Thursday, September 17: Deadline to register for WLLR gathering on 10/1
- Thursday, October 1: Women Landowners Leading Regeneration gathering in St. Charles
- October 10-11: Madison County Covered Bridge Festival
- Monday, October 12: Columbus Day (office closed for federal holiday)
News & Announcements:
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Madison SWCD Recognizes Poster Contest Winner
The Madison County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) recognized Klara Oswald as the winner of the Conservation Poster Contest at the Madison County Fair on Wednesday, July 15. The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) has held a conservation poster contest since 1955, and students around the country can participate by submitting posters to … Read more
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2026 Conservation Award presented to Michael and Cindy Koch
The Madison County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) has a long tradition of honoring land stewards who have done outstanding work conserving natural resources. This year, the Madison County SWCD commissioners presented the 2026 Conservation Award to Michael and Cindy Koch. Mike farms with his brother Kendall and son, Jake, the 4 th generation … Read more
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Visit Madison SWCD’s Booth at County Fair
The Madison County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) will once again have a booth at the Madison County Fair. The booth is located in the Farm Bureau building next to the fair office, and will be open from Wednesday, July 15 through Saturday, July 18. Madison SWCD will continue celebrating this year’s theme for … Read more
