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Beltrami County Plat Books View Lakes Data
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 The
Beltrami Soil and Water Conservation District is a local unit of
state government. The
organization of the Beltrami County Soil Conservation District (changed
to Soil and Water Conservation District in 1958) was motivated by
conservation issues such as drainage, low soil fertility, water erosion,
poor pastures, forest management, and wildlife and recreation needs.
In March of 1950, a certificate of organization was issued by the
State, the result of the efforts of county farmers, the Veteran's
agricultural classes and instructors, businessmen, and the Agricultural
Extension Service. Twenty-one townships in central north-east part
of the county comprised the District in 1950, and the office with
two part-time employees was located in Kelliher. The remaining southern
townships were included in 1954 as was the Red Lake Indian Reservation
in 1969. The townships north of Upper Red Lake were included in 1972
but the northwest twelve townships are part of the Marshall-Beltrami
SWCD.
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Beltrami
Soil and Water located in the USDA Service Center Questions or comments about our site? Email Dede at deanna.kubitz@mn.nacdnet.net
Last update: 04/10/07
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Currently,
there are five Supervisors, four full time SWCD employees, two full time employees involved in a Joint
Powers Board agreement for technical engineering assistance, and two full
time NRCS employees. One supervisor is elected for each area, and one is
appointed by the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians. We have developed excellent working relationships
with many other natural resource agencies. A multitude of programs have
come through the SWCD to respond to agricultural, environmental, and recreational
needs. As we look to the future, we see the continued need to assist landowners
with their concerns while protecting the natural resources of Beltrami
County. Come visit us anytime!