Sheila Vanney

Assistant Director, MN Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts. Tweets are my own.

[MASWCD @MnSWCDs]

Conservation and collaboration 🌱 This summer, SWCD supervisors and staff from across Minnesota are coming together at annual Area Meetings to share local perspectives, discuss conservation goals and strengthen partnerships!

[Sheila Vanney @Sheila_V]

So great to see Holly recognized for her incredible work! @MnSWCDs, #MNSWCD2025, #MnBWSR

[MN BWSR @MNBWSR]

NEWS RELEASE: Pope SWCD Administrator Holly Kovarik is #MnBWSR's 2025 Outstanding Soil and Water Conservation District Administrator. Kovarik received the award this afternoon at the annual #MASWCDConvention2025. Congratulations, Holly!

More details: https://t.co/gSYY9plCwl

[MASWCD @MnSWCDs]

It’s #GiveToTheMaxDay! Your gift to MASWCD supports the Minnesota Envirothon, helping students gain real-world experience solving environmental challenges and discovering their potential as conservation leaders! Donate today: https://t.co/51pon3QuZW

[Sheila Vanney @Sheila_V]

Me too!

[Tim Dufault @6dollarwheatguy]

I do it all the time.

[Minnesota Farmers Union @MNFarmersUnion]

“I’ve always appreciated the rural community. Agriculture feels like home to me, and I genuinely enjoy hearing farmers’ stories and learning what I can do to help them make the changes they’d like to see on their operations."

Read our full interview: https://t.co/11euMmw207

[MNHouseInfo @MNHouseInfo]

SESSION DAILY: Bill would increase funding for soil and water conservation districts https://t.co/sDLoGPoVbd

#mnleg

[MASWCD @MnSWCDs]

Our members were energized and ready to have conversations with lawmakers yesterday about the importance of SWCDs and our unique role in conservation!

[Sheila Vanney @Sheila_V]

Thank you @CarlaNelsonMN for taking time to visit with SWCDs and for joining the MASWCD Legislative Briefing!

[Carla Nelson @CarlaNelsonMN]

Enjoyed talking about soil and water issues with Jessica Klingfus and Adam King from the Olmsted Soil and Water Conservation District!

[MASWCD @MnSWCDs]

Whether in the field or at the Capitol, Minnesota SWCDs are helping create awareness of our impacts on communities! County and state elected officials recently visited SWCDs across the state, including Crow Wing SWCD, Stearns SWCD and North St. Louis SWCD.

[Gators Daily 🐊 @GatorsDaily]

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR EVERYONE IN LOUISIANA

[ESPN Milwaukee @ESPNMilwaukee]

Forever. #ThankYouUeck

[Management & Budget @MMBCommunicates]

MMB forecasts a $616 million balance at end of FY26-27 biennium, $1.1 billion less than prior estimates. Projected reductions in income and sales tax revenues and higher spending for long-term care and special education=growing structural imbalance throughout the forecast period.

[MASWCD @MnSWCDs]

Kicking off day two of the 2024 MASWCD Annual Convention! From business meetings to sessions on wetland compliance and RIM easements, we’re excited to discuss the future of conservation in Minnesota. #MNLocallyLed

[MASWCD @MnSWCDs]

The first day of the 2024 MASWCD Annual Convention was a resounding success! Participants engaged in an inspiring keynote, heard about #MNLocallyLed projects, and met with vendors across the conservation and ag industries.

[National Park Service @NatlParkService]

Your chances of being hunted by a turkey are low, but never zero.

[Adam McCalvy @AdamMcCalvy]

The whole state of Wisconsin tonight.

[Milwaukee Brewers @Brewers]

Trevor Megill is literally all of Wisconsin rn

[MASWCD @MnSWCDs]

The Cunningham Family Farm in Pipestone County was recently visited by a Japanese film crew producing a documentary to raise awareness about the importance of soil health and how global events are impacting it. 🎬🌱

Read the full story: https://t.co/6V6bNNUXTY

[NRCS Minnesota @NRCS_MN]

Aaron and Amanda Armstrong, producers in Steele County, MN, have been working with the NRCS, BWSR, and SWCD since 2012 to restore their 880 acers of marginal farmland back into its original wetlands.

https://t.co/2lsCdSh7u3

[Scottie Lee Meyers @ScottieMeyers]

“Milwaukee…the Paris of Wisconsin.”