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, July 22, 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:
- May 15-August 1: Primary Nesting Season dates for the Conservation Reserve Program in Iowa
- Friday, July 3: Independence Day Observed (office closed for holiday)
- Thursday, July 9: Polk SWCD Field Day “Rooted in Resilience: Putting Biologicals & Livestock Impact to the Test” (RSVP by July 6)
- July 15-19: Madison County Fair – Visit Madison SWCD’s booth in Farm Bureau Building (Wednesday thru Saturday)
- Wednesday, July 15: Madison SWCD Conservation Awards Presentation at 5:45 p.m. at North Show Ring at Madison County Fair
- Monday, July 27: Region 14 REAP Assembly from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Madison County Conservation Center
- Saturday, August 8: Visit Madison SWCD at Kids Corner at Madison County Farmers Market
- August 13-23: Iowa State Fair
- Wednesday, August 26: Deadline for SWCD Commissioner candidates to file election paperwork
News & Announcements:
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Job Opening for North Thompson River Water Quality Project Coordinator – Apply by July 10
The North Thompson River Water Quality Project, which is overseen by the Adair, Madison, and Union County Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs), has an opening for a Project Coordinator. The position can be full-time or part-time, and the duty station is negotiable between the USDA Service Centers in Madison County (Winterset) and Union County … Read more
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Visit Madison SWCD at Farmers Market on June 20
The Madison County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) invites the public to visit our one-time vendor booth at the Madison County Farmers Market on June 20 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The Farmers Market is held on the courthouse lawn; Madison SWCD will be set up in booth space number 65 on the … Read more
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Madison SWCD Welcomes 2026 Summer Intern
The Madison County Soil and Water Conservation District is pleased to welcome Emma Shields as the 2026 IDALS Conservation Technician Intern! The summer intern position is employed by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS), but Madison SWCD is providing 20% local cash match for the position. Emma began her position on May … Read more
