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
Special Meeting:
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
Madison County USDA Service Center
Regular Meeting:
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 8:30 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.
News & Announcements:
Celebrate Iowa Soil and Water Conservation Week & National Stewardship Week!
April 27-May 4, 2025 is Iowa Soil and Water Conservation Week, which coincides with National Stewardship Week organized by the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD). This year, the theme is: “Home is Where the Habitat is.” Additionally, this year marks the 90th anniversary of President Franklin Roosevelt signing the Soil Conservation Act on April 27, 1935, … Read more
Madison SWCD presents 2025 Conservation Scholarship to Karly Christensen
The Madison County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) commissioners were pleased to present the 2025 Conservation Scholarship to Karly Christensen at their monthly meeting on April 16. Ms. Christensen, a senior at Winterset High School, is planning to attend Iowa State University in the fall. Madison SWCD has been accepting scholarship applications on behalf … Read more
Conservation Poster Contest Entries Due May 2
The Madison County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) invites students attending Earlham, Interstate 35, Winterset Schools, and home schools in Madison County to participate in the Conservation Poster Contest! The Hand Drawn Poster Contest is open to kindergarten through 12th grade students; there are five divisions based on grade (K-1, 2-3, 4-6, 7-9, and … Read more
