About Us
Our Mission
The mission of the Martin SWCD is to assist land users of Martin County in efficiently utilizing the soil and water resources in our county.
The District will assist land users in increasing the productive use of cropland, pastureland, woodland, and urban land (small cities) while maintaining the soils base, water quality, tree production and wildlife production.
Board of Supervisors
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 and federal agencies. Supervisors do not receive a salary, although they do receive compensation for attending meetings and are reimbursed for expenses.
Larry Cowing
Member, Nomination District One
Chantill Kahler Royer
Chair, Nomination District Two
Russ Laue
Member, Nomination District Three
Doug Eisenmenger
Member, Nomination District Four
Tyler Ask
Vice Chair, Nomination District Five
Martin SWCD Staff
Holly Balcom
Conservation Technician
507-432-2319
Dustin Benes
District Technician
507-432-2327
Ashley Brenke
District Manager
507-432-2318
Greg Johanson
Program Specialist
507-432-2324
Jesse Walters
Outreach Coordinator
507-432-2325