Conservation Scholarships
Conservation Districts of Iowa (CDI) partners with local Soil and Water Conservation Districts to provide scholarships to Iowa students interested in conservation and agriculture. Iowa High School Class of 2024 students pursuing programs of study in any field of conservation or agriculture qualifies for the Conservation Scholarship. While this is a wide field and many studies qualify, preference will be given to students pursuing programs of study in conservation. The scholarship must be used for the student’s first year of college education.
For more information including an application: https://www.cdiowa.org/get-involved/scholarships/
Envirothon
The Envirothon® is an environmental and natural resources conservation problem-solving, leadership experience and academic competition for secondary school (high school) students (grades 9-12 or ages 14-19) across the United States, Canada, China, and Singapore.
For more information on Iowa Envirothon: www.cdiowa.org/get-
For more information about National Conservation Foundation Envirothon: envirothon.org
Donate & Join the Cooperator Club
The Winneshiek Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) has been generously supported by its many cooperators since the District began its Cooperator Club in 1985. Donations we receive go towards information, education, student projects, funding of staff, awards, scholarships, and best management practices and layout.
The Winneshiek County SWCD Commissioners wish to thank all of the individuals and businesses who so generously donated to the District in the past and would greatly appreciate your ongoing support.
The following levels of support have been established for 2024:
SOIL & WATER HERITAGE $100.00-UP
SOIL & WATER STEWARD $50.00-$99.00
SOIL & WATER SAVER $25.00-$49.00
SOIL & WATER SUPPORTER $10.00-$24.00
However, please feel free to contribute whatever you wish, any support you can give to the District is appreciated!
To make a donation, please fill out a check and include a note with your name as you would like it to appear in our newsletter, your address, and the donation amount.
Make check payable to:
Winneshiek SWCD
2296 Oil Well Rd
Decorah, IA 52101
Lending Library
Winneshiek SWCD maintains a lending library of books on soil and water conservation related topics including holistic management, soil health, sustainable agriculture, and more.
Stop by the office to check out a book. Checkout time is typically two weeks.
View or download current SWCD Lending Library list