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The Cook County Soil & Water Conservation District (Cook SWCD) has an immediate opening for a Board Supervisor to fill the vacated seat in District 1 (west of county line to Lutsen and north to the Gunflint Trail). The Board is looking for a person with commitment and concern for protecting the land and water resources of Cook County.
Supervisors provide local and regional leadership and make decisions affecting watershed, lakes, wetlands, soil, and forests. The Board works with private and public landowners who wish to initiate conservation, protection, and restoration projects on their land. Its mission is to “maintain soil and water quality in Cook County by fostering responsible land use and by controlling soil erosion and non-point pollution. The Board will encourage local conservation efforts by providing educational, technical, and financial assistance for land users.”
Cook SWCD is a local government established under state law and governed by an elected five-member board. Eligible applicants for Board Supervisor must live in their nomination district.
The current opening is for District 1.
Supervisors receive monthly per deims and milage reimbursement. If you are interested in this position or know a potential candidate, please contact Cook SWCD office at 218-387-3647.
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