STEARNS CD STAFF
Conservation Districts (CDs) are political subdivisions of the State. The Stearns CD is governed by an elected Board of five Supervisors. Each Supervisor represents their area of residence but is elected countywide for a four-year term. The Board of Supervisors is responsible for setting goals, policies, and priorities for the SCD to work towards
SCD STAFF
HISTORY & MEETING INFO
SCD Board Meeting Calendar (link to pdf with 2025 dates)
SCD Board Meeting Minutes (link to google drive folder)
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What does it take to be a Conservation District Supervisor? Conservation districts (CDs) are special purpose units of government that manage natural resource programs. Minnesota's 90 CDs cover the entire state; their boundaries usually coincide with the county lines. Each CD is run by a board of five elected Supervisors. To be a Supervisor, you need: > Knowledge: Supervisors must have - or be willing to learn - some basic knowledge to effectively carry out their responsibilities. They must understand: > some of the fundamentals about the environment and how it works > the relationship between land use decisions and the environment > the effect environmental decisions have on other aspects of our lives > local concerns, attitudes and needs Concern: Supervisors must be concerned about: > our environment and natural resources > maintaining and improving water quality > protecting our soil Leadership: Supervisors must be willing to take an active leadership role in the community. This can involve: > setting local conservation priorities > educating friends and neighbors about the environment > working with other local government units, state and federal agencies, and other elected officials > setting a positive example > taking unpopular stands > balancing economic needs with environmental concerns > sacrificing short-term gains for long-term benefits