2020 Elections For SWCD Supervisors

May 19 - June 2, 2020

Carlton County Auditors Office

District 1

District 4

District 5

1. Must be eligible to vote in Minnesota
2. Must have not filed for another office at the upcoming primary or general election
3. Must be 21 years of age or more upon assuming office
4. Must have maintained residence in your district for at least 30 days before the general election.

Individuals concerned about water quality and soil erosion in Carlton County should consider filing  for the position. Supervisors play an important role in how our community deals with a wide variety of resource management issues, including wetlands, water quality, soil erosion, lake management, and forestry. Serving as a supervisor is a terrific opportunity for people who want a voice in how we manage our environment. SWCDs are special purpose units of government that manage and direct local conservation programs, such as the state Cost-Share Program, Clean Water Legacy, Impaired Waters, Wetland Conservation, and Forestland Management. 

Supervisors meet monthly to discuss the business of the SWCD, including state grant allocations to landowners, district conservation priorities, coordination with other local units of government and state agencies, and legislative priorities. Committee meetings and outside organization meeting attendance is expected. Supervisors do not receive a salary, however, they do receive compensation for attending meetings and are reimbursed for expenses.

District 1 Townships 

Beseman, Corona, Red Clover, Lakeview, Eagle, west half of Progress

District 4 Townships

 Automba, Kalevala, Skelton, Split Rock, Silver, Moose Lake

District 5 Townships

Blackhoof, Wrenshall, Barnum, Clear Creek, Holyoke

Contact District Manager Brad Matlack, bradmatlack@carltonswcd.org, with any questions.