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, November 18, 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:
- Wednesday, November 11: Veterans Day (office closed for holiday)
- November 18-19: Iowa Nature Summit at Drake University Olmsted Center in Des Moines
- Thursday, November 26: Thanksgiving Day (office closed for holiday)
- December 2-3: Ag Leadership Conference at Gateway Hotel and Conference Center in Ames
- December 9-10: Integrated Crop Management Conference at The Meadows Events Center in Altoona
- December 25: Christmas Day (office closed for holiday)
- January 1: New Year’s Day (office closed for holiday)
- January 8-9: Practical Farmers of Iowa Annual Conference at Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center in Des Moines
- Monday, January 18: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (office closed for holiday)
- January 26: Iowa Forage and Grassland Council Annual Meeting in Ames
News & Announcements:
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North Thompson River Water Quality Project Welcomes New Project Coordinator
The Madison, Adair, and Union Soil and Water Conservation Districts recently welcomed Triston Davidson into his new role as Project Coordinator for the North Thompson River Water Quality Project. Triston was previously employed as the District Soil and Water Resource Technician at Madison SWCD since September 2024, and his experience with surveying, laying out, and … Read more
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Watershed Education and Wetland Field Day on September 15
The North and Middle Rivers Watershed Management Authority (WMA) is hosting a Watershed Education and Wetland Field Day on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Madison County Conservation Center located at 2508 Pammel Park Trail, Winterset, Iowa. Topics to be discussed include Watershed Management Authorities, wetlands, funding opportunities, and on-road structures. The … Read more
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Tom Moss Receives Outstanding Beginning SWCD Commissioner Award
The Madison County Soil and Water Conservation District is pleased to announce Tom Moss was selected to receive the 2026 Ken Wagner Outstanding\ Beginning Commissioner Award! The award was presented by Sean Dolan, President of Conservation Districts of Iowa (CDI), at the 80th Iowa Soil and Water Conservation Commissioners’ Annual Conference in Ames on Tuesday, … Read more
