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, February 11, 2026 at 9:00 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.
Calendar:
- Tuesday, February 10: SWISH Winter Soil Health Meeting #2 at 10:00 a.m. at Madison County Conservation Center
- Monday, February 16: Washington’s Birthday (office closed for federal holiday)
- Tuesday, February 17: Madison County’s Most Wanted Event: Expert Panel Discussion on Wildlife Encounters
- Monday, February 23: Summer Internship applications due to Madison SWCD
- Thursday, February 26: Warren & Madison SWCDs Joint Contractors Meeting
- Saturday, March 7: Madison County’s Most Wanted Event: Book Discussion + Screenplay Writing Workshop
- Tuesday, March 31: Madison County’s Most Wanted Event: “Breakout from the Big-House” Game Night
- Tuesday, April 7: Madison County’s Most Wanted Event: Meet The Author and Q&A with Mary Roach
- Saturday, April 25: Madison County’s Most Wanted Event: Community Showcase
- April 26-May 3: Iowa Soil & Water Conservation Week / National Stewardship Week
- Friday, May 1: Poster Contest submissions due to SWCD (where school is located)
- Monday, May 4: Deadline to submit nominations for the Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award
News & Announcements:
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Madison SWCD’s 2025 Annual Report now available online
The Madison County Soil & Water Conservation District is pleased to announce the publication of our 2025 Annual Report with our local Madison County community and partner organizations. The report covers activities in calendar year 2025, state cost share and financial information for fiscal year 2025 (July 1-June 30), and also includes a crossword puzzle … Read more
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2026 IDALS & SWCD Summer Internship
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) is offering a 480 hour Conservation Technician Intern position based at the Madison County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD). The internship is open to students enrolled in college (including high school students graduating this spring) who are pursuing studies related to agriculture, conservation, engineering, environmental … Read more
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Conservation Scholarships for Class of 2026
Conservation Districts of Iowa (CDI) and the Madison County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) are offering Conservation Scholarships for graduating high school students who plan to pursue college studies in agriculture, conservation, or related fields. Applications must be submitted to the local SWCD office in the county where the student resides. The deadline to … Read more
