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The Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (MASWCD) Annual Convention is a premier event that draws more than 700 conservation leaders from across the state of Minnesota. Each year, Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) officials, resource professionals, landowners, conservation leaders, industry professionals and agency representatives gather to network and discuss conservation policies and implementation, and to learn the newest technologies affecting natural resource management.

The MASWCD annual convention includes business meetings, updates on current issues, keynote address, informational sessions, exhibit area, and recognition of outstanding soil and water conservation districts (SWCDs) and individuals.

At the business meeting, the state’s 440 elected SWCD board members have the opportunity to vote on issues that should become part of MASWCD’s policy platform.

From grassroots initiatives to innovative conservation practices, the convention provides attendees with new ideas that can be implemented across the state.