SWCD Workshops
Sign Up for Upcoming Workshops:
There are currently no workshops scheduled. Check back often or follow us on Facebook to learn about the next workshops as they become available.
In the meantime, there are plenty of recorded workshops in our archive to view!
Workshop Archive
What you’ll learn:
Why natural shorelines are important and benefit water quality, wildlife, and people
How to assess shoreline health
Ways to protect and restore your shoreline
Funding and technical assistance resources available
Lake Superior North Landscape Stewardship Plan Meeting – We discuss what an LSP is and the factors that go into its development. The LSP will focus on the important connection between forests and water quality. Originally presented January 21st, 2025.
Knife River Stormwater Plan Public Meeting – Learn about the results of the Knife River stormwater model and how it can be used to make informed decisions about infrastructure improvements to reduce flooding issues. December 20, 2023. A pdf of the slides is available here.
Stormwater Workshop – Learn about small scale stormwater impacts, why to mitigate it, and what you can do. Originally presented November 22, 2022
Forestry Workshop – Learn about forest health, spruce budworm, and forestry cost share options. Originally presented November 15, 2022.
Wetland Workshop – Learn the wetland indicators, why they are important, and the rules that protect them. Originally presented November 9, 2022.
AIS Sentry Workshop – Learn how to identify and survey for aquatic invasive species in Northeastern Minnesota! Originally presented on June 13, 2022.
Lake Superior North Shore Coastal Erosion Landowner Workshop – Understanding Coastal Erosion: A Guide for Landowners was originally presentated by Brent Teske of FreshWater Engineering on June 30, 2021.
Septic System Workshop