Programs

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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…

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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

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Aquatic Invasive Species

Aquatic invasive species pose a serious threat to the health of our lakes, rivers, and wetlands. These non-native plants and animals can disrupt…

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Terrestrial Invasive Species

Terrestrial invasive species are a major threat to the health of our forests, prairies, and other natural landscapes. Non-native plants and animals…

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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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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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…

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