Education
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K-12
MASWCD Poster and Video Contest
Participating schools educate their fifth grade students on the annual theme and create posters and videos that reflect the lesson. For 2008, the theme is Trees: Rooted in Our Future. If you would like to participate in this program, contact us for more information.
Classroom Presentations
Our staff will come to your class and help students learn about soil and water conservation, backyard conservation, and more. We have a goal of presenting to all 2nd and 5th graders in Rice County, but are willing to visit other grades as well.
Minnesota Envirothon
The Envirothon is a fast-paced and exciting competition for high schoolers who want to learn more about natural resources like soil, air, water and wildlife through an outdoor and hands-on experience. Teams from across Southeast Minnesota compete for a chance to advance to the state competition. State winners compete in the national Canon Envirothon for scholarships and prizes. Contact us to get your school involved this year!
4-H Club 
The 4-H Youth Development is a youth program that increases leadership, service to the community and education about agriculture and the environment. Get involved and compete in fairs, learn about mechanical sciences or judge competitions. Call 507-332-6109 or visit Rice County 4-H for more information.
USDA-Kids
This website has lots of links to fun and useful information made just for kids to learn more about food, agriculture and the environment. Visit USDA Kids Online
Minnesota Conservation Corps
The Minnesota Conservation Corps is an opportunity for high schoolers to join a Summer Youth Crew and get paid to do real work on natural resource and service projects. Find out more at Minnesota Conservation Corp.
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Topics
Wetlands
Wetlands are nature's way purifying and cleaning water. Find out more of why it is so important to protect them.
Dakota County Wetland Factsheet
Erosion
Erosion can have serious effects on both the land and the water quality. Look at some of the links below to find out more.
Minnesota Erosion Control Association
U of M Waseca on Soil Quailty
Water Quality
Many of Minnesota's rivers and lakes are impaired. Find out how agriculture and actions can have an impact on the quality of our water.
U of M Waseca Experiment Station on Water Quality
Cannon River Watershed Partnership
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Colleges and Universities
University of Minnesota
The Department of Soil Water and Climate has many in-depth studies of agriculture and it's impacts.
University of Minnesota Research
The Waseca Research Center is another department of the U of M whose research and studies directly apply to agriculture.
Waseca Experiment Station
St. Olaf
Environmental Studies Seniors have posted their projects on the web for the past couple years. Click and learn information how agriculture, the environment and the Cannon River impact the local community.
St. Olaf Student Projects