Cooperation between neighbors and collaboration between neighboring soil and water conservation districts has resulted in more effective erosion control within the East Branch Chippewa River watershed in Pope and Swift counties. Water-quality benefits extend to the Minnesota River.
In August 2023, Pope County farmers Rick Davidson and brothers Brian Jergenson and Kim Jergenson discussed the Rolling Forks Township project that spanned their property line.
The last of 40 projects involving 11 landowners were on pace to finish in fall 2023. A $345,000 Clean Water Fund grant from BWSR was in play, and EQIP assistance from the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service was part of some projects’ funding.
