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Upcoming Events

  • State of the Cannon: Projects, Progress, & the Future
    State of the Cannon: Projects, Progress, & the Future
    Mar 10, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Zoom
    This webinar will provide an update on conservation projects, partnerships, and monitoring efforts across the Cannon River Watershed, highlighting progress made to improve water quality and ecosystem health.
  • Southeast Minnesota Soil Health Bus Tour
    Southeast Minnesota Soil Health Bus Tour
    Aug 05, 2026, 7:30 AM – Aug 07, 2026, 11:30 AM
    Springfield, Springfield, IL, USA
    Join us for a three-day educational and networking experience to the 2026 National Strip-Tillage Conference.
  • Rice SWCD February Board Meeting
    Rice SWCD February Board Meeting
    Feb 18, 2026, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    Rice SWCD, 2211 2nd Ave NW suite 200, Faribault, MN 55021, USA
    The Rice Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will hold an in-person Board of Supervisors meeting on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. The meeting will take place at the Rice SWCD office, located at 2211 2nd Avenue NW, Suite 200, in Faribault.
  • HWY 14 Soil Health Winter Workshop
    HWY 14 Soil Health Winter Workshop
    Tue, Feb 17
    Torey’s Restaurant
    Feb 17, 2026, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
    Torey’s Restaurant, 208 N Cedar Ave, Owatonna, MN 55060, USA
    Strip-Till Makes Dollars and Sense - This educational workshop will focus on practical soil health strategies, with an emphasis on how strip-till and cover crops can improve farm profitability and efficiency.
  • Soil Health Workshop for Agronomists by Agronomists
    Soil Health Workshop for Agronomists by Agronomists
    Feb 10, 2026, 5:00 PM – Feb 11, 2026, 4:00 PM
    Eagles Club Owatonna, 141 E Rose St, Owatonna, MN 55060, USA
    This workshop is designed for agronomists seeking to deepen their understanding of soil health through expert-led presentations and peer networking opportunities.
  • Aquatic Invasives 101:  What's in our Waters?
    Aquatic Invasives 101:  What's in our Waters?
    Feb 10, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Zoom
    Participants will learn about the common aquatic invasive species found locally, how to identify them, and why they pose a threat to lakes and rivers. Practical steps to prevent the spread of invasive species and help protect local waters will also be discussed.
  • January 2026 Board of Supervisors Meeting
    January 2026 Board of Supervisors Meeting
    Jan 14, 2026, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    Rice SWCD, 2211 2nd Ave NW Suite 200, Faribault, MN 55021, USA
    The Rice Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will hold an in-person Board of Supervisors Meeting in January. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 8:00 am at the Rice SWCD office, 2211 2nd Ave NW, Suite 200 in Faribault.
  • From Field to Faucet: Nitrate Risks in Karst Regions
    From Field to Faucet: Nitrate Risks in Karst Regions
    Jan 13, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Zoom
    Martin Larsen of the Olmsted Soil & Water Conservation District will explain how karst landscapes work, why they’re vulnerable to nitrate pollution, and what landowners can do to protect drinking water.
  • Opening the River:  Fish Passage Dams on the Cannon
    Opening the River:  Fish Passage Dams on the Cannon
    Dec 16, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Zoom
    Anna Holman of Clean River Partners will explain how converting old dams on the Cannon River to fish passage dams can restore ecological connectivity, improve water quality, and enhance public safety.
  • Rice SWCD monthly board meeting
    Rice SWCD monthly board meeting
    Wed, Dec 10
    Rice SWCD Offices
    Dec 10, 2025, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Rice SWCD Offices, 2211 2nd Ave NW Suite 200, Faribault, MN 55021, USA
  • Rice SWCD monthly board meeting
    Rice SWCD monthly board meeting
    Nov 12, 2025, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Faribault, 2211 2nd Ave NW suite 200, Faribault, MN 55021, USA

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