Programs

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2026 Tree and Plant Sale

May 8, 2026 — The Kanabec SWCD Annual Tree and Plant Sale has wrapped up for the season. Thank you to everyone who placed orders and supported…

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Agriculture and Soil Health

Managing soil health is one of the most effective ways for farmers to increase crop productivity and profitability while improving the environment.

Map showing the Snake River Watershed in Minnesota, including rivers, lakes, county boundaries, and municipalities.

Watershed Planning: What is a Watershed, and Why Do They Matter?

Kanabec SWCD's boundaries are the same as those of Kanabec County, but Kanabec County is actually comprised of three different watersheds that extend…

Cost-Share Programs

Kanabec SWCD offers cost-share assistance to help landowners, agricultural producers, and local partners complete conservation projects that protect…

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DIY Tools and Supplies

Check out a list of do-it-yourself conservation tools and supplies that we offer for temporary use (free), rental, or purchase.

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Abandoned Well Sealing Assistance Program

Kanabec SWCD offers financial assistance to landowners for sealing old, unused wells. Unsealed wells pose a significant threat to public health by…

Diagram showing sources of groundwater contamination: fertilizers, septic systems, and animal waste affecting a well.

Septic System Assistance Program

Kanabec SWCD offers financial support for low-income households to repair, replace, or upgrade any portion of a non-compliant septic system deemed an…

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Conservation Easements (RIM)

In 1986, the Reinvest in Minnesota Resources Act was enacted to restore certain marginal and environmental sensitive agricultural land to protect soil…

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Forestry

Healthy forests support clean water, wildlife habitat, soil health, and long-term stewardship. Kanabec SWCD works with landowners to manage woodlands…

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Woodland Stewardship Plans

Having a professionally written Woodland Stewardship Plan (WSP) is beneficial in many ways. Not only will it provide management options for each cover…

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No-Till Seed Drill

Kanabec SWCD owns a no-till seed drill that is available to rent for farmers and producers interested in supporting soil health through sustainable…

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Tree Planter Rental

Have a large tree planting project, but don’t want to spend days digging holes? Consider renting the new Kanabec SWCD Tree Planter. This planter…

Invasive plants to avoid in the Great Lakes: curlyleaf pondweed, Eurasian watermilfoil, water lettuce, yellow iris, hydrilla, etc.

Invasive Species

Invasive species, both aquatic and terrestrial, are a significant threat to the stability of our natural environment. At Kanabec SWCD, we are…

Map showing areas of Kanabec County affected by the Buffer Law, with parcels requiring buffers and buffer zone sizes marked.

Minnesota Buffer Law

In 2015 and 2016, the Minnesota Legislature passed and the Governor signed what is known as the ‘Buffer Law’. This state statute requires a strip of…

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