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 23, 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:

  • August 13-23: Iowa State Fair
  • Friday, August 14: Deadline to register for Extension’s Farmland Leasing & Management Workshop on 8/18
  • Tuesday, August 18: Extension’s Farmland Leasing & Management Workshop 9:00-1:00 at Madison County Extension Office
  • Wednesday, August 26: Deadline for SWCD Commissioner candidates to file election paperwork
  • Monday, September 7: Labor Day (office closed for holiday)
  • Tuesday, September 15: Wetland Field Day hosted by North & Middle Rivers WMA – details to come
  • 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

News & Announcements:

News Archive
Contractors
Soil Health
IDALS-DSCWQ
Farmers.gov