Rock SWCD SupervisorsSWCDs are special purpose units of government that manage and direct natural resource management programs at the local level. Districts work in both urban and rural settings to carry out programs for the conservation, use and development of soil, water and related resources. SWCD Supervisors serve four year terms and meet monthly, discussing the business of the SWCD, distributing state grant allocations to landowners, setting conservation priorities and coordinating conservation efforts with other local units of government and state agencies. SWCD Supervisors are not paid a salary; however, they do receive compensation for attending meetings and are reimbursed for expenses.
Individuals interested in running for an expiring supervisor positions will need to file with the Rock County Auditor/Treasurer's in the expiring term election year. If you have any questions regarding the Supervisor positions, please contact the Rock County SWCD office. District Terms District I Term Expires 12/31/2024 District IV Term Expires 12/31/2024 District II Term Expires 12/31/2026 District V Term Expires 12/31/2026 District III Term Expires 12/31/2024 |
Current Supervisors
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Eugene Cragoe - Secretary
District I Luverne & Mound Townships 214 Cashin Drive Luverne, MN 56156 Phone: 507-283-1839 Josh Ossefoort - Vice Chair District II Battle Plain, Denver and Vienna Townships 1580 170th Avenue Luverne, MN 56156 Phone: 605-553-0312 |
Roger Hoff - Chair
District III Clinton, Kanaranzi and Magnolia Townships 415 100th Ave Steen, MN 56173 Phone: 507-855-2225 Dave Esselink - Treasurer District IV Beaver Creek & Martin Townships 422 60th Avenue Hills, MN 56138 Phone: 507-962-3699 |
Jim Veldkamp
District V Rosedell and Springwater Townships 152 251st Street Jasper, MN 56144 Phone: 507-820-4799 |
Office Staff
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Eric Hartman - Director
[email protected] Doug Bos - Assistant Director [email protected] Arlyn Gehrke - Engineering Technician [email protected] Lee Tapper - Engineering Technician [email protected] |
Brandon Bosch - Engineering Technician
[email protected] Russell Hoogendoorn - Technical Services Engineer [email protected] Mary Thompson - Office Manager [email protected] Shayla Rock - Office Manager [email protected] |