RLC SWCD Board of Supervisors
David Miller | Chairman 301 7th Street SW Red Lake Falls, MN 56750 Phone | 218-253-4337 Mark LaCrosse | Vice-Chairman 1005 Chicago Avenue SW Red Lake Falls, MN 56750 Phone | 218-253-4124 Kevin Reich | Treasurer 15475 110th Avenue SW Red Lake Falls, MN 56750 Phone | 218-253-2522 Nathan Whalen | Reporter Oklee, MN 56742 Phone | 218-796-4598 |
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Role as SWCD Board Member
The basic function of a Soil and Water Conservation District is to utilize available technical, financial and educational resources and focus them to meet the needs of the local land user. There are two parties that work together to achieve results: the Board of Supervisors and the Staff. The staff is responsible for implementation, management, and operations of the SWCD. The Board is responsible hiring, evaluating, and setting direction.
SWCD Board members assist in policy development, planning and budgets, and work directly with SWCD staff. Some duties include:
SWCD board members guide the community in natural resource issues by:
SWCD Board members assist in policy development, planning and budgets, and work directly with SWCD staff. Some duties include:
- Establish policies to implement state grants
- Maintain working relationships with other political bodies
- Enter in agreements or contracts
- Pursue funds from local, state, and federal sources
- Cooperating with other districts and watersheds in resource needs
- Conduct annual meeting - election of officers
SWCD board members guide the community in natural resource issues by:
- Act as a local representatives
- Maintain proper conservation on managed land
- Use existing and new innovative programs to promote conservation
- Discuss SWCD programs with businesses, farm owners and operators, educators, professional groups, and other elected officials
SWCD Board Meetings
RLC SWCD Board meetings are held the second Monday of every month.
- May - November | 8:00 a.m.
- December - April | 9:00 a.m.
