Some property owners wanted a dike built in a
wetland area in western Plymouth County to help with flood control. This article details the discussion about this with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS),
This photo shows a 36 inch corrugated metal pipe laid before covering on a county farmer (G. Fry) cooperative road structure. At the double elbow section to the left is where the downstream berm will be located. The structure has a slotted flume…
This photo shows contour field divisions established on a set of terraces. Slopes are 12 ti 17 percent and the terraces are broad based level. Southeast Wildwood Park is in the background. Contour farming saves water and reduces erosion by 50 per…
This photo shows a large gully which is threatening a feedlot and a county road bridge. This shows the type of problem that can be solved with group cooperation.Tthis watershed is located in Plymouth County, Iowa and is owned by Clarence Voss of…
This watershed is on the property of Duane Clifton of Westfield, Iowa. It is a "before"photo of grassed backslope terraces in the lft foreground. One watershed structure is visible in upper right. Others are under contract and are locate at middle…
This cartoon shows four scenes of farmers and farmland in good times and bad. When the land is productive, the farmer thrives. When it is not, the farmer experiences hard times.
The Plymouth County Soil and Water Conservation District was organized on July 24, 1946. after the petition to organize was approved on May 16, 1946 and a referendum and election were approved on July 10, 1946.
