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Board of Supervisors
The Wright SWCD’s Board is made up of five elected supervisors who are elected by nomination districts on the general ballot. Supervisors do not participate in the primaries. Supervisor terms are staggered every four years. More details listed below.
Supervisor election information can be found here.
The Board of Supervisors' Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at 4:30 p.m.
at the USDA Service Center, Conference Room, 311 Brighton Ave S Suite C, Buffalo, MN.
You can verify meeting times and dates by calling 763-682-1933 ext. 3.
Back Row (left to right): Duane Dahlman – Vice Chair, Bill Daluge – Supervisor, Mike Zieska – Secretary/Treasurer
Front Row (left to right): Jeff Burns, Chris Uecker – Chair
What does it take to be a soil and water conservation District Supervisor?
Knowledge
Supervisors must have - or be willing to learn - some basic knowledge to effectively carry out their responsibilities. They must understand:
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basic fundamentals about the environment and how it works
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the relationship between land use decisions and the environment
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the effect environmental decisions have on other aspects of our lives
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local concerns, attitudes and needs
Concern
Supervisors must be concerned about:
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our environment and natural resources
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maintaining and improving water quality
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protecting our soil
Leadership
Supervisors must be willing to take an active leadership role in the community. This can involve:
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setting local conservation priorities
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educating friends and neighbors about the environment
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working with other local government units, state and federal agencies, and other elected officials
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setting a positive example
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taking unpopular stands
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balancing economic needs with environmental concerns
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sacrificing short-term gains for long-term benefits