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, September 16, 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:
- Monday, September 7: Labor Day (office closed for holiday)
- Tuesday, September 8: Deadline to register for NMRWMA Watershed Education & Wetland Field Day on 9/15
- Tuesday, September 15: Watershed Education & Wetland Field Day hosted by North & Middle Rivers WMA
- Wednesday, September 16: Badger Creek Watershed Annual Operation & Maintenance Tour following SWCD Meeting
- Thursday, September 17: Deadline to register for WLLR gathering on 10/1
- Thursday, October 1: Women Landowners Leading Regeneration gathering in St. Charles
- October 10-11: Madison County Covered Bridge Festival
- Monday, October 12: Columbus Day (office closed for federal holiday)
News & Announcements:
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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
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Emma Shields Wraps Up 2026 Summer Internship
The Madison County Soil and Water Conservation District was pleased to have Emma Shields join the Winterset field office staff in May as the 2026 Summer Intern. The Conservation Technician Intern position is employed by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) and Madison SWCD provides a 20% local cash match. Emma recently … Read more
