Madison SWCD, as a co-sponsor of Badger Creek Watershed, is responsible for the operation and maintenance of PL-566 structures (dams, grassed waterways, etc.). The district has assembled a package of seven sites that require tree and brush removal, estimated to be approximately 88 hours of work. 

Work involves:

• Herbicide spraying 10 days to 2 weeks prior to mowing or cutting
• Mowing and tree cutting as close to the ground as possible
• Treating stumps that are 2 inches or greater in diameter with herbicide
• Removing felled trees and piling below dams and out of flow areas
• Contractors shall maintain all applicable licenses and insurance
• Work must be completed by July 31, 2025

Contractors interested in the project should plan on attending the site viewing scheduled for Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Tim Armstrong’s located at 2807 120^th St., Van Meter (east of Badger Creek Lake).

Bid packets (including signed bidder cover sheet and bid in the form of a quote) are due by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, 2025.  They can be mailed or dropped off to the Madison County Soil & Water Conservation Disrict office located at 815 E. Hwy 92, Winterset, IA 50273, or can be emailed to Anna.Golightly@ia.nacdnet.net

To learn more about Badger Creek Watershed, click here

Tom Moss, Chair of the Madison County Soil and Water Conservation District board of commissioners shared the following letter with the public on February 27, 2025.

Madison County SWCD is pleased to welcome Kendra Daniels as the new Project Coordinator for the North Thompson River Water Quality Project in Adair, Madison, and Union SWCDs. 

Kendra started her new position on February 10, 2025, and shared this introduction: “My name is Kendra Daniels. I am the North Thompson Watershed Coordinator. The last 10 years of my career have been focused on water quality and urban conservation. Prior to my focus in conservation, I attended Iowa State University and received my Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy. I am excited to continue to steer my career closer to home. My husband and I have a small acreage within the North Thompson Watershed. I am an Adair County Master Gardener, business owner, and try to focus on living sustainably at home. In my free time you will likely find me at community events around the Greenfield area and/or enjoying live music. I’d love to connect with local producers to focus on promoting environmental stewardship and nurturing the land around us as our legacies continue forward.”

Kendra’s duty station will be at the Union County SWCD office in Creston, but she will be working throughout the watershed in all three counties and visiting the Greenfield and Winterset offices on a regular basis. 

Click here to learn more about the North Thompson River Water Quality Project.