The mission of the Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District is to promote natural resource stewardship by providing educational, technical and financial assistance.
Effective December 31st, 2026, the Fillmore SWCD Water Quality Laboratory will close.
We will accept bacteria samples until Noon on Wednesday, December 30th, 2026.
Fillmore SWCD will be partnering with the SE MN Water Analysis Laboratory (SEMWAL) in Rochester, MN. We will also offer a free courier service to bring drinking water samples to Rochester for analysis at SEMWAL.
What soil, water, and other natural resource concerns are you dealing with?
How can Fillmore SWCD help?
In an effort to increase the services that Fillmore SWCD offers, we are asking residents of Fillmore County and those located within the Root River One Watershed One Plan service area to take the following survey (estimated length is 5 minutes).
In this survey, we are also gathering a list of residents who are dealing with invasive species, such as buckthorn, knotweed, etc. This will aide us when applying to grant funding opportunities that may assist our residents in removing these problem species.
Fillmore SWCD Services
Fillmore SWCD Programs
State & Federal Programs
Educational Opportunities
At Fillmore SWCD, we offer a variety of services, local, state and federal Programs.
Fillmore SWCD works with farmers, landowners, classrooms to provide positive solutions and ideas to promote natural resources.
From local water management to help control erosion, windbreaks to assist with energy conservation, tree sales
and sharing knowledge with the public. We are here to help.
What’s happing at Fillmore SWCD
Recent News
Fillmore SWCD Water Quality Laboratory Closing effective 12/31/2026
Pilot program draws new farmers to climate-smart agriculture, reduces financial risk
Fillmore SWCD held a Dye Tracing event on Tuesday September 22, 2026, at the Eric Irish farm.
Request for Proposals: Pilot project to demonstrate conservation agronomy services for the promotion and enrollment of Minnesota’s Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) in Fillmore County, MN
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Root River One Watershed, One Plan
The RR 1W1P planning area that encompasses more than 1.3 million acres,
which is spread across 6 counties: Dodge, Fillmore, Houston, Mower, Olmsted and Winona.