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:
Friday, May 9, 2025 at 8:30 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:

Madison SWCD highlights local water sources during Drinking Water Week

Madison SWCD highlights local water sources during Drinking Water Week

The American Water Works Association (AWWA) has a website devoted to Drinking Water Week that states: “For more than 40 years, the American Water Works Association and its members have used Drinking Water Week as a unique opportunity for both water professionals and the communities they serve to recognize the vital role water plays in … Read more

Celebrate Iowa Soil and Water Conservation Week & National Stewardship Week!

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

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

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