Soil & Water Conservation

The Soil & Water Conservation District is
responsible for monitoring for:

• Soil erosion, fertilizers, and pesticides from land development and agriculture
• Failing septic systems
• Impared water quality in lakes, rivers and streams
• Impaired recreational uses of lakes, rivers, and streams
• Urban Sprawl
• Decreased wildlife habitat

The district addresses local natural resource issues and concerns by:

• Providing assistance to farmers on agricultural conservation practices
• Providing assistance to developers on urban conservation practices
• Providing assistance to homeowners on back yard conservation practices and septic system maintenance
• Building partnerships and obtaining financial and technical resources to address natural resource issues.

A wealth of additional information can be found at the following websites:

Indiana Department of Environmental Management

Indiana Department of Natural Resources