About North Saint Louis Soil and Water Conservation District

The North St. Louis Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) is a local government agency providing conservation and resource management services. In cooperation with federal, state and local agencies, the District provides technical assistance, cost-sharing and natural resource management information and education. Landowners, businesses, industry and agencies may request these services.

Our district covers nearly 3 million acres. We service land-occupiers in St. Louis County, north of the 54th parallel township line. The district is operated by locally elected board supervisors from 5 Supervisor Districts.

To learn more about the role of Soil & Water Conservation Districts in Minnesota along with their history check out “What is an SWCD?” by the Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts.

The mission of the North Saint Louis Soil and Water Conservation District is to encourage sustainable use of our natural resources by engaging people in soil and water conservation in northern Saint Louis County.

Why Work here

Do you love nature?  To you want to be a front line worker in helping sustain the water and soils of northern Saint Louis County, Minnesota?  We have so many stunning lakes and rich forests and you get to work directly with landowners and boaters who also want to these resources to be around and abundant.