Arrow Head Country RC& D Awards Grant to Marshall County Soil and Water Conservation District

The Marshall County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) was one of the 15 organizations who received grant funding from the Arrow Head Country RC&D when they recently awarded over $49,000 in grants.

Arrow Head awarded the Marshall County organization $3,000 for their 2018 programs and workshops, according to a press release from SWCD District Coordinator Debbie Palmer. Continue reading

Tread in the Shed: Environmental Education Presentations and Walking Tour at Centennial Park

If you’re interested in learning about the environment and seeing what local conservation looks like, come out to Centennial Park today for the ‘Tread in the Shed’ event hosted by Marshall County Soil and Water Conservation District. The event will feature presentations about topics such as, habitats, predator birds, stream bank stabilization, water quality, the importance of watersheds and rain gardens.

The District Coordinator of Marshall County SWCD Debbie Palmer said he whole event will take about 2 hours, running from 10 a.m. to noon, and there are a few 15-20 minute presentations. She said that the walking tour will take place primarily in the shade, so the heat shouldn’t be an issue. Continue reading