News and Notices​​

News and Notices

Funding for farmers to attend soil health events is provided by Kanabec SWCD and the University of Minnesota.

Attend Soil Health Events This Summer - Funding Available for Farmers

Kanabec SWCD is helping farmers build soil health and reduce input costs through peer and professional learning opportunities — and we have funding…

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Riprap Projects: When is a Permit Required?

One of the most common questions DNR Ecological and Water Resources field staff and the DNR Information Center staff receive is about doing riprap and…

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Seasonal Watercraft Inspector/Educator

Help protect our local lakes and rivers by educating boaters about Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) and conducting watercraft inspections.

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March 2025 Featured Plant: Pearly everlasting (Anaphalis margaritacea)

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Rainfall Monitoring Volunteer Opportunity

Volunteer as a rainfall monitor for the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network (CoCoRaHS) coordinated through the state climatology…

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February 2025 Featured Plant: Anise hyssop (Agastache foeniculum)

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A Minnesota Landowner Guide to Biochar

Biochar is a modern technology that returns carbon to the soil in the form of long-lasting charcoal. It’s made by baking biomass (such as tree wood…

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January 2025 Featured Plant: Culver's root (Veronicastrum virginicum)

Checklist for testing well water: coliform bacteria, nitrate yearly; arsenic, lead, manganese at least once. Important for households with kids.

Well Testing and Safe Drinking Water from Wells in Flooded Areas

What to test for and an online database of accredited labs from the Minnesota Department of Health.

Minnesota law prohibits phosphorus fertilizer on lawns unless exceptions apply. Fertilizers must have a middle number of 0.

Use Phosphorus-Free Lawn Fertilizer to Protect Minnesota Lakes and Rivers

Minnesota law prohibits the application of phosphorus-containing fertilizer to lawns under most circumstances. Phosphorus is the primary nutrient that…

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Why is My Shoreline Eroding?

Shoreline erosion is a common and increasing challenge for landowners across Kanabec County. It often occurs when waves, ice ridges, storms, or runoff…

Funding Available to Help Farmers Finance New Cooperatives

Applications for the Cooperative Development Grant are due February 20

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Volunteer Water Monitoring Program

Join more than 1,400 Minnesotans who track the health of their favorite lake or stream — become a volunteer water monitor today! Community members in…

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Board Meetings

Regular monthly meetings of the Board of Supervisors, which are open to the public, are held on the third Wednesday of the month at 2:00 PM in the…

UNL Drought Monitor

Access current and historic USDM maps at different spatial scales. You can also overlay the map with other information, see how conditions have…

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