Why Plant a Prairie?

  • Conservation Programs (CRP & RIM Reserve)
  • Erosion Control
  • Bank Stabilization
  • Filter Strips & Buffer Strip
  • Water Quality
  • Wildlife Habitat
  • Pollinator Habitat
  • Weed Control
  • Reduce Maintenance Labor & Costs
  • Carbon Sequestration
  • Bio-energy/Biomass
  • Rebuilding the Soil
  • Drought Tolerance
  • Aesthetics
  • And many more!

Resources

 

Local Native Seed Sources

Please contact us for assistance with your prairie plantings:

  • Technical assistance
  • Programs available for financial assistance
  • Prairie seed nurseries
  • Review proposed seed mixes

  • Information on consultants and contractors for:
    Site preparation
    Planting
    Establishment
    Weed Control
    Prescribed burns

Winona County SWCD
Winona County SWCD