June 06th, 2025

1/1/2000

Highlights of Conservation in the 2000's

Promoting Educational programming with a part-time district paid educator in addition to the District Secretary.
District hires District Coordinator in place of secretary as board looks to plan for Soil and Water Conservation into the future.
State turns eyes toward development as a major contributor of soil loss/erosion and not agriculture.
IDEM establishes Rule 5 & 13 to address soil movement/loss in development/building projects. IDEM Looks to SWCDs for local assistance as division is developed.
Failing or older Septic Systems become a soil contamination concern and the District works with County Health Department to hold small workshops for landowners.
District holds Fall Tree Sale for native species promotion.
Sinkhole Stabilization Demonstration supported through state Clean Water Indiana Funds.
Voters in Indiana vote to establish a Department of Agriculture. Soil & Water Conservation Districts transition from DNR to ISDA.