Conservation
and Zoning
Office Address
119 2nd Ave. S.W. Ste. 13
Pipestone, MN 56164
Hours of Opperation
Monday - Friday
8:00 - 4:30
Contact
Phone: 825-6765
Fax: 825-6782
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Welcome to the Pipestone Conservation & Zoning Office
The Conservation and Zoning Office was created by the merger of the Pipestone Soil and Water Conservation District and County Zoning Office. The Pipestone Soil and Water Conservation District provides assistance to protect and preserve the county's natural resources. The Zoning Office permits and enforces activities which include land use, feedlots, septic, shoreland, wind development, and solid waste.
Soil Stewardship Week / April 28th - May 5th
That depends on what it lands on and where the water will shed. If it hits a roof, it might go into a gutter and then down a downspout into a grassed lawn. If it hits a parking lot, it can't soak in so it travels to the lowest point until it reaches an area that it may travel to a retention pond or grass area. If it lands on the soil, it will soak into the ground and travel to the groundwater aquifer. But if it lands on bare ground - then it might cause erosion depending on the amount of rain. It is important to know that we all live in a watershed. Join us on the journey to find out where your water sheds.
Rock River Manure Management Project
Working together with our neighboring counties to improve manure management practices and address pollution concerns.
For More Information Please contact our Office or visit the Rock River Watershed Website at: www.rockriverwatershed.org
NRCS EQIP Program
Looking for Assistance on an upcomming project?
The USDA NRCS in Pipestone is now accepting EQIP applications. Conservation practices include, but are not limited to, cover crop, grassed waterways, nutrient management, terraces, waste storage facility, grade stabilization structures, conservation cover, wetland restoration, streambank and shoreline protection.
For more information on the EQIP Program Contact our office or Visit the NRCS' Website at: http://www.mn.nrcs.usda.gov/
Walk In Access Program
The Walk-In Access (WIA) program is a four-year pilot program funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It aims to provide new hunting opportunities on private land that already is enrolled in existing conservation programs.
To View a Map of the land that is enrolled in the WIA Program in Minnesota, please click on the link:
Interactive Map
Clean Water Fund
On November 4th 2008, Minnesota voters approved the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment to the state constitution.
The Amendment increased the sales and use tax rate by three-eighths of one percent, starting July 1, 2009 and continuing through 2034. The Funds that are Generated throught the tax will pay for on-the-ground conservation projects that provide multiple benefits for water quality and wildlife habitat.
The Pipestone Soil and Water has access to these funds, but needs Applicants in order to apply and obtain funds from the state. Each year we help producers apply for grant dollars and as grants are awarded we will provide technical assistance to help you get your conservation practice on the ground.
Throughout the past 4 years the Clean Water Fund has funded several Ag Waste Systems and updated a large number of septic systems within Pipestone County.
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