South McLean County Soil Conservation District

08/27/2026

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City of Bismarck forestry staff have found emerald ash borer this week while removing declining ash trees.

Read more: https://www.kxnet.com/news/local-news/emerald-ash-borer-found-in-bismarck-by-forestry-staff/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_KX_News

08/21/2026

https://www.dwr.nd.gov/project_development/drought_disaster_livestock.html

08/14/2026

A new threat to North Dakota's conifers has been confirmed this week: pine wilt disease. This discovery will have a great impact on our state's windbreaks and community forest resources, as non-native species of pine (like Scotch pine) are a commonly used tree in these settings.

While investigating mortality in Scotch pine trees, our Forest Health staff tentatively identified pine wilt disease in Ransom County at Sheyenne River State Forest and in Sargent County near Forman, ND. The finding was confirmed on August 11, 2026, by the South Dakota State University plant pathology lab.

To learn more about this disease and how it could affect your trees, visit https://bit.ly/NDPineWilt

08/13/2026

Brown and crunchy....... sound and feel familiar?

Dos and don’ts of lawn care in this summer heat >>> https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/dakota-gardener/dakota-gardener-do-you-suffer-from-2018olds2019

08/12/2026

Due to federal phone restructuring, the NRCS, as well as the South McLean County Soil Conservation District, will be operating under a new telephone system, and will be assigned new phone numbers effective August 28th, 2026. NRCS employees will each have their own individual number, which will be added to our directory page as they are distributed.

After August 28th, the direct SCD office phone number will be:
701-661-0244

The shared NRCS/SCD phone number will be:
701-951-0575

For more information as these changes roll out, visit our website at: www.southmcleanscd.org/directory

08/10/2026

Drought + harvest = increased risk for fires 🔥

Before heading to the field, take time to inspect your combine, clean away dust and chaff, and check electrical and hydraulic systems for potential problems.

Most importantly, put safety first. If conditions become too hot, dry or windy, consider stopping until things improve. Equipment and crops can be replaced........ you cannot.

Read more https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/newsreleases/2026/august/reduce-risk-of-combine-fires-with-regular-preventative-maintenance

08/10/2026

‼️August Board Meeting has been canceled‼️

08/09/2026

⚠️ Harmful Algal Bloom Alert ⚠️

Harmful algal bloom advisories are in effect for Devils Lake, Lake Brekken, Lake Darling, Lake Tschida, and Lake Ilo. Warnings are in effect for Bowman-Haley Dam, South Golden Lake, and Warsing Dam.

If the water looks green, blue-green, or has a thick surface scum, stay out. Harmful algal blooms can produce toxins that may pose health risks to people and animals.

Avoid contact with algae-covered water. Report suspected blooms: 701-328-5210 or [email protected]

When in doubt, stay out.

08/06/2026

Are you dealing with an invasion? https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/dakota-gardener/dakota-gardener-unwelcome-garden-visitors