What is the SWCD?
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.
Melissa Barrick
District Manager
Melissa provides SWCD staff management, grant writing, SWCD board coordination and meetings.
Tasha Lauer
Finance and Grant Coordinator
Tasha provides financial records for all SWCD grants, invoicing/billing, assists with our website and YouTube content, and records SWCD Board Minutes.
Jarrett Drileck
Shoreline Technician
Jarrett will complete technical conservation work independently and manage site visit programs, past projects, and grant funds and programs.
Chris Andree
Watershed Coordinator
Chris will be completing the water sampling and testing of the lakes and streams in our area.
Heidi Lake
Conservation Easement Coordinator
Heidi assists landowners who are interested in conservation easements.
Samuel Sauber
Soil Health Forester
Sam works with landowners on agroforestry practices and how to best conserve and manage their woods.
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.
Leonard Koering
Treasurer, District 1
Diane Jacobson
Reporter, District 2
Roger Waytashek
Vice-Chair, District 3
JoAnn
Weaver
Secretary, District 4
Jim Chamberlin
Chair, District 5
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
