Soil and Water Conservation Supervisors are elected positions that play an important role in how our community deals with a wide variety of resource management issues, including wetlands, water quality, water quantity, and soil erosion. SWCD’s are special purpose local units of government that manage and direct conservation programs, such as the State Cost-share Program. The Supervisors meet monthly to discuss the business of the SWCD.
District 1:
Michelle Overholser. Michelle was elected in the November 2018 General Election. She represents the townships of Big Bend, Kragero, and Tunsberg.
District 4:
Steve Jacobson Steve was elected in the November 2018 General Election. He represents the townships of Leenthrop, Stoneham, Granite Falls.
District 2:
Calin Eisenlohr was appointed in April 2013. Calin represents the townships of Mandt, Rosewood, Sparta.
District 5:
Jerry Schwitters: Jerry was elected in the November 2020 election. He represents the townships of Woods, Lone Tree and Rheiderland.
District 3:
VACANT
2023 Officers:
Chairman: Jerry Schwitters
Vice-Chairman: Calin Eisenlohr
Secretary: Michelle Overholser
Treasurer: Steve Jacobson
PR&I: Vacant
Committee Assignments:
Personnel Committee: Steve Jacobson and Jerry Schwitters
WCTSA Joint Powers Board: Steve Jacobson, with Michelle Overholser as alternate
Central Minnesota River Watershed Partnership: Jerry Schwitters, with Michelle Overholser as alternate
Chippewa River Watershed Association: Michelle Overholser, with Calin Eisenlohr as alternate
Local Water Plan: Jerry Schwitters with Calin Eisenlohr as alternate