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, February 19, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.
Madison County ISU Extension & Outreach Office
117 N. John Wayne Dr., Winterset
Meetings are open to the public.
To register or to request accommodations, please contact the office 48 hours in advance.
Notice of Public Hearing Proposed Budget – Badger Creek Watershed FY2026
News & Announcements:
2025 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
Conservation Scholarships for Class of 2025
High school seniors graduating this spring who plan to pursue studies in conservation or agriculture are encouraged to apply for the Conservation Scholarships offered by Conservation Districts of Iowa (CDI) in partnership with local Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCD). Scholarship rules and application forms are available on CDI’s website: https://cdiowa.org/get-involved/scholarships/ Applications must be submitted … Read more
Support Madison SWCD on Giving Tuesday
Since 1942, the Madison County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and conservation partners have been working together with farmers and landowners to conserve, protect, and enhance our resources for current and future generations. As you look around Madison County, many of the conservation practices you see – grassed waterways, terraces, water and sediment control … Read more
