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Sherburne Soil & Water Conservation District |

Our Mission
The Sherburne Soil & Water Conservation District is dedicated to working cooperatively with landowners and agencies in order to promote the wise and sustainable use of our land and water related resources; to educate and inform the public about these uses; to help solve the resource problems within the District; and to serve as a county wide natural resource information and referral center.CLIMATE & CROP WATER USE REPORT
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Geographic Location |
Sherburne County is located within the Anoka Sand Plain, which is characterized by thick surface deposits of sand & gravelly sand. This geologic characteristic provides benefits and challenges. The sand and gravel aquifers provide a ready supply of ground water for irrigation of more than 40,000 acres of farmland, and also provides a drinking water supply for much of the county. Important bedrock aquifers such as the Mount Simon-Hinkley underlie the surficial sand aquifers in the east part of the county. These aquifers serve as water supply for a large portion of east central Minnesota, including the Twin Cities Metro Area. On the other hand the sandy soils, which are typical of Sherburne County, are extremely vulnerable to wind erosion. The coarse texture of the soil also makes the groundwater especially susceptible to contamination. Because it is our vested interest that these essential resources be protected we have developed programs tailored to the unique environment of Sherburne County. |
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14855 HWY 10 Elk River, MN 55330 Telephone: (763) 241-1170 ext. 3 Fax: (763) 241-1161 |