Pond Shocking Demonstration Save the Date! August 18, 2022, 6:30pm Lexington, IL RSVP by Calling Our Office
McLean County Habitat Workshop August 23, 2022, 5:30pm, Lake Bloomington
Conservation Police Officer Q&A, Pollinator Establishment, Habitat Management Dinner Provided, RSVP Required
Cover Crop Meeting Thursday August 25, 2022, Danvers IL
11:00am (Lunch Provided) RSVP required, more details below
Location: Danvers Township Building 898 N West St. Danvers, IL 61732
2021 McLean County Plat Books Available! Plat Books are $35 Cash/Check or $40 Credit. Add $5 per plat book for shipping
Orange Marking Flags Available Orange marking flags are available in bundles of 100 for $12.00 per bundle.
Contact our office to purchase.
Trees, Fish, Native Seed Sale
The McLean County SWCD Fall Sales are live!Click Hereor the above photo to review the flyers and information. For more information contact our office.
Tree Sale Order Deadline: October 5, 2022
Fish Sale Order Deadline: September 21, 2022
Seed Sale Order Deadline: October 10, 2022
Pond Shocking Demonstration
Save the date for our Fall Pond Shocking Demonstration just outside of Lexington, Illinois. We will review fish species from a local private pond and discuss recommendations going forward. To register contact the SWCD office at 309-452-3848 ext 3. RSVP is required by August 15. This event is a free educational program and open to the public.
August 18, 2022 at 6:30pm
McLean County Cover Crop Meeting
Cover Crop Informational Meeting Thursday August 25, 2022
11:00am (Lunch Provided)
Location: Danvers Township Building 898 N West St. Danvers, IL 61732
Speakers:
Jim Isermann- Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership
Adam Wyant- Natural Resources Conservation Service
Topics to Include:
Cover Crop Application & Implementation
Financial Assistance & Program Application
RSVP required, Contact Brett Irwin at 309-452-3848 ext 3
McLean County Habitat Workshop
Join us for a location tour and dinner at Lake Bloomington! RSVP is required, see the above flyer for more information. RSVP to Brodie Eddington at 309-452-3848 ext 3
Jim Rutherford Conservation Scholarship Golf Outing
The Jim Rutherford Scholarship Golf outing took place on August 9, 2022 at Crestwicke Country Club. We greatly appreciate the continued support of our sponsors, and scholarship underwriters that make this possible. Special Congratulations to the winning team pictured above! (Left to Right) Shane Rutherford, Leighton Rutherford, Jacob Israel, and Todd Israel.
This scholarship was established by the McLean County Soil and Water Conservation District to assist outstanding agricultural students at any Illinois College. The student awarded the scholarship demonstrate superior agricultural academic achievement, commitment to soil and water conservation and potential for innovation and/or leadership ability. The Jim Rutherford Scholarship is awarded in the fall semester of the academic year. This scholarship fund is made possible by generous donations from local donors. Each year an annual Golf Outing is held to raise the necessary funds. Help support the next generation of local agri-business professionals! To make a donation, please contact our office.
Lake Bloomington & Evergreen Lake Watersheds
Pollinator Species ID
Pale Coneflower (Echinacea pallida)
Pale coneflower grows in dry prairies and open woodlands throughout Illinois. It may reach two to four feet tall. There are bristly hairlike structures on the stems and leaves. Leaves may be up to 10 inches long and one and one-half inches wide. Its lower leaves are lance-shaped with parallel venation and smooth edges, a feature that helps to distinguish this plant from purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea).
The McLean County Pheasants Forever chapter has made three Truax Drills available for wildlife habitat installation in McLean County. These drills were purchased in cooperation with Illinois DNR through Habitat Stamp funds purchased by Illinois Hunters. Reporting of seeding is required to maintain records of habitat installed. The Drills are located at the SWCD office for rental.
Rental Agreement Details: Checks made payable to: Pheasants Forever
$250 Security Deposit (Returned when equipment is returned in good working order. **Operable and Clean) Drill inspection is made by Resource Conservationist, and must be dropped off with the employee present.
$50 per Business Day Cost. (Planter to be picked up and returned on same day. If not, an additional $50 charge for each day utilized.
- Minimum 50 Horsepower Tractor
- Drill has Pioneer ends and 2 hydraulic Lines for raising/lowering
- A truck with a hitch pin needed for transport (45mph max speed)
- Drill is pulled with a tow bar
- Drill is 8 feet wide and does 5 feet of planting
- The three seed boxes are capable of planting native seed mixes, pollinator habitat, food plots, and cool season plantings.
Special thanks to the following sponsors for their support of our conservation mission in McLean County.
These sponsors are advertisers in our SWCD publications and not an endorsement of the company or services provided. We are an equal opportunity farm advertiser.
-OUR POLICY-
The McLean County Soil and Water Conservation District does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status or disability. This policy covers all programs, services and procedures of the District, including employment. The USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
-SWCD BOARD MEETINGS-
SWCD board meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at our office. Contact our office for changes and details.
Our mailing address:
402 N Kays Drive Normal Illinois 61761
309-452-3848 ext 3
mcleancountyswcd@gmail.com
