about us
Crow Wing Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) works hand-in-hand with private landowners to accomplish soil and water conservation goals.
We coordinate with nonprofits and other agencies to provide technical and financial assistance for landowners to protect the land and water resources we all enjoy.
SWCD STAFF
Melissa Barrick
District Manager
Melissa provides SWCD staff management, grant writing, SWCD board coordination and meetings.
Chris Andree
Watershed Coordinator
Chris completes water sampling and testing, manages grant funds, coordinates outreach events, and helps with shoreline projects.
Tasha Lauer
Finance and Grants Coordinator
Tasha provides financial records for all SWCD grants, invoicing/billing, assists with our website, and records SWCD Board minutes.
Heidi Lake
Conservation Easement Coordinator
Heidi assists landowners who are interested in conservation easements, and helps with our website and marketing efforts.
Jarrett Drileck
Shoreline Technician
Jarrett handles shoreline-related conservation work and manages site visit programs, shoreline projects, grant funds and programs.
Marta Springer
Technician
Marta helps landowners with soil health and agriculture-related projects, manages no-till drill rentals, and grant programs and funds.
Sage Lauer
Office Support Intern
Sage assists customers and staff with office support.
Allie Tryggeseth
Office Support Intern
Allie assists customers and staff with office support.
OUR VISION
Clean water, productive lands, and vibrant communities.
OUR MISSION
Fostering healthy lands and clean water through voluntary conservation.
OUR VALUES
Stewardship, Support, Integrity, Leadership, and Partnerships
SWCD SUPERVISORS
Five elected citizens serve on the Board of Supervisors. The Board meets monthly and as necessary to oversee the activities and fiscal management of the SWCD.
District Supervisors
Monthly Board Meeting of Supervisors are held on the third Wednesday, of every month at 9:00 am in the Crow Wing County Land Services Building, Oak Meeting Room, at 322 Laurel St. Brainerd, MN 56401
Leonard Koering - Treasurer
District 1
Diane Jacobson - Reporter
District 2
Roger Waytashek - Vice-Chairman
District 3
JoAnn Weaver - Secretary
District 4
Jim Chamberlin - Chair
District 5
