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Soil and Water Conservation District outlines programs that support Isanti County27s comprehensive plan
Summary
Tiffany of the Soil and Water Conservation District summarized programs that preserve farmland, protect natural resources and bring federal and state funds to Isanti County, highlighting voluntary conservation, outreach, and conservation easements.
Tiffany, Soil and Water Conservation District staff, told the Isanti County Board on Jan. 14 that the district is closely aligned with the county92s recently completed comprehensive plan and works to preserve agricultural land, protect natural resources and support local economic activity.
The presentation focused on three priorities from the plan: preserving the county92s agricultural foundation, protecting natural resources, and supporting economic development through conservation work.
Tiffany said the county provides about $200,000 a year for the district92s operational expenses and that the district leverages those dollars to bring additional funds and technical assistance to local landowners. "We bring taxpayer money back to our landowners and back into the county to recycle it,"…
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