A Bus Tour through the Wing, Red Eye, Crow Wing, and Partridge River Watersheds coupled with the Local Work Group.
When? Wednesday June 12, 8:00am -2:00pm
A Cherry Grove Market lunch will be provided with snacks and drinks.
Dress for the weather. Wear tall rubber boots. Bring an umbrella. 30 seats available.
Where to catch the bus? Historic Courthouse, 215 1st Ave S, Long Prairie – 8am
What? Tentative Tour Sites
Cost? Free to the public
- Learn about cost-sharing a manure pit closure and why it is important to the Partridge River
- Pass through contour country for an explanation as to why some farmers choose contour strips for erosion control
- Learn about the benefits of shelterbelts for rural homes and farmsteads
- See feedlot fixes in various stages of construction
- Conduct an DNR aquifer Observation Well measurement
- See Irrigation technologies in the field and discover how these technologies help conserve water.
- Discover how the City of Hewitt, the DNR, MNDOT, and Todd SWCD are working together on the Highway 71/210 rotary project in 2026-27
- Learn from US Fish and Wildlife about wetland restoration and coupling grazing and forestry plans on working lands to get the best bang for your buck, managing the resources on your property
- Help us prioritize what landowner project types to fund
Who is Invited?
Farmers, rural landowners, families, township officials, and the general public of Todd County, the Local Work Group Committee, County Commissioners, SWCD Supervisors, MPCA 319 partners, DNR, NRCS and BWSR representatives.
