Employment Opportunity

We are currently hiring a Seasonal Intern to help with our Irrigation Scheduling Program in Wadena and East Otter Tail Counties.  Main responsibilities include but are not limited to supporting SWCD staff that provide technical assistance for the Irrigation Scheduling Program in Otter Tail, Hubbard, Todd, and Wadena Counties, as well as assist with other District programs as directed by the District Manager.  See the Position Description here.

Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and a completed EOT SWCD application for employment.  Applications can be found here or at our office.  Application deadline is 4:00 p.m. Friday, May 3rd, 2019.

Any questions about the position should be directed to the East Otter Tail SWCD at 218-346-9105.  We are an equal opportunity employer.

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60 YEARS OF CONSERVATION!

Established on May 26th of 1958, the Wadena Soil & Water Conservation District was organized by local farmers, with help from the Agriculture Extension Service.  Early projects consisted of mapping soils on local farms and writing conservation plans.



OUR MISSION

The Wadena Soil & Water Conservation District seeks to achieve and maintain the highest quality and quantity of natural resources possible through wise stewardship for now and the future within the limits of human and financial means available.

Meetings are held the 3rd Monday of each month at 8:00 a.m. at our office, unless otherwise noted.

2019 Board Meeting Schedule:

January 22
February 19
March 18

April 15
May 20

June 17
July 15
August 19
September 16
October 21
November 18
December 16

BOARD MEETINGS

Held the 3rd Monday of each month at our office, except when on a holiday they are the following Monday, and are open to the public, at 8:00 a.m. 

DISTRICT BROCHURE

Click here to download. It is available in PDF format. You will need the free Adobe® Acrobat® Reader software to open the pages.

LOCATION

We are located on US Highway 71, one mile north of the junction of US Highways 71 and 10 in Wadena in the USDA Service Center. 
Map  (37 KB PDF)
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