Wadena Soil & Water Conservation District
Established in 1958, the Wadena Soil & Water Conservation District was organized by local farmers, with help from the Agricultural Extension Service.
Tree Pick up Information
Friday May 2, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday May 3, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Pick up is at the East Otter Tail Fairgrounds in Perham. Enter the Fairgrounds at the Corner of 4th St SE and 5th Ave SE.
Important Information Regarding Tree Pick Up:
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Our pick up day will be run the same as last year, with no need to get out of your car. Please follow directions to the East Otter Tail County Fairgrounds and use the main entrance. We will post signs showing the way from there.
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We are not selling trees the day of the event.
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If you are unable to pick up your trees on these dates, please call us as soon as possible to make alternate arrangements.
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We are not responsible for trees not picked up on scheduled pick up days.
* Please note that plant kit pickup will be at a later date. We will be contacting you with a pick up date for plants.
We still have a variety of tree seedlings available. Order by April 30th for pickup on May 2-3. No sales the day of pickup.
Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment
On November 4th, 2008, Minnesota voters approved the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment to the state constitution. The Amendment increases the sales and use tax rate by three-eighths of one percent, starting July 1, 2009 and continuing through 2034.
Amendment dollars are dedicated to four funds:
- Outdoor Heritage Fund
- Parks and Trails Fund
- Cultural Heritage Fund
- Clean Water Fund
Local Soil and Water Conservation District offices may apply for money from the Clean Water Fund to fund local projects. The Clean Water Fund was created to:
- Protect, enhance, and restore lakes, rivers, streams, and groundwater
- Protect drinking water sources
The Clean Water Funds are distributed through the Board of Soil and Water Resources (BWSR). BWSR grants provide the funding to local units of government to deliver soil and water conservation services to their communities. Grant funds support and increase local capacity to implement programs and provide cost-share to landowners who install conservation practices on the land to benefit state water and soil resource.
The Legacy Logo (above) identifies projects funded by the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment.
