Departments

Soil and Water Conservation

Education

Educational efforts will focus on supporting The Soil and Water Conservation Department priorities and goals: Improving groundwater and surface water quality, creating awareness of conservation stewardship efforts being implemented, County Ordinance requirements, State Standards for compliance of Farmland Preservation Program income tax credit, incentives and cost share availability for installation of conservation practices and many other environmental topics to enhance the quality of our natural resources. Manitowoc County Soil and Water Conservation Department, in partnership with Natural Resources Conservation Service and University of Wisconsin Extension, will educate farmers on the importance of healthy soil and water quality and promote the implementation of best management practices to improve soil health and water quality.

2027 Conservation Poster Contest: From Source to Sea — Every Drop Has a Journey
Explore ready-to-use resources that help students understand how land and water connect. This page includes poster contest materials, teacher and homeschool resources, the Follow Your Drop activity, watershed model and rainfall simulator lesson plans, local watershed information, and an introductory video to help students trace the journey of water from where it falls to where it goes next.

Promotional flyer for the 2027 Conservation Poster Contest, featuring a colorful illustration of a river flowing from farmland through wetlands to Lake Michigan, with a lighthouse, water droplets, clouds, and greenery. The flyer announces that the contest is open to grades K–12, including public, private, and homeschool students. Posters must be handmade on 11-by-17-inch paper. County winners advance to area, state, and national contests. The Manitowoc County deadline is December 9, 2026. All entries receive an ice cream treat from Pine River Dairy. The flyer encourages creativity focused on clean water and includes a QR code and website for the entry form, contest details, and watershed information. Contact: Manitowoc County Soil & Water Conservation Department, 920-683-4183.

Poster Contest Registration Form

Teacher Info Sheet and Follow Your Drop Activity

Manitowoc County Watersheds Activity

Rainfall Simulator and Watershed Model Lessons

Have you ever wondered where a raindrop goes after it hits the ground?