Benton County Soil and Water Conservation District Board
Board of Supervisors
The Benton Soil and Water Conservation District's board is made up of 5 elected supervisors who are elected by nomination districts on the general ballot. Supervisors do not participate in the primaries and their terms are staggered.
Supervisors play an important role in how the community deals with a wide variety of resource management issues, including wetlands, water quality, and soil erosion. Serving as a supervisor is a terrific opportunity for people who want a voice in how we manage our natural resources such as land and water.
An elected board of supervisors governs each of Minnesota’s 91 SWCDS and supervisors serve four-year terms.
Board Elections
During election years, SWCD candidates will appear on the ballot for the general election which takes place in November. Candidates are elected county-wide, but must reside in one of the nomination districts up for election.
Supervisors meet monthly to discuss the business of the SWCD, including state grant allocations to landowners, district conservation priorities, coordination with other local units of government and state agencies, and legislative priorities. Supervisors do not receive a salary but do receive compensation for attending meetings and are reimbursed for expenses.
Those interested in running for a Supervisor position should watch for notices on our website announcing when positions are up for re-election.
Assigned Areas
Area I
WADE BASTIAN
Treasurer
320-387-2765
Term Expires: 2024
Area II
JOSEPH JORDAN
Member
763-856-3192
Term Expires: 2026
Area III
MIKE WINKELMAN
Vice Chair
320-290-3437
Term Expires: 2026
Area IV
BERNIE THOLE
Secretary
320-393-2158
Term Expires: 2024
Area V
CHUCK RAU
Chair
320-393-4834
Term Expires: 2024