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Rain Barrels 

Rain barrels capture water from a roof and hold it for later use such as on lawns, gardens or indoor plants. Collecting roof runoff in rain barrels reduces the amount of water that flows from your property. It's a great way to conserve water and it's free water for use in your landscape. Many cities and towns distribute rain barrels to residents through annual sales. Other sources include online retailers, local home and garden supply stores. Cisterns are also used to "harvest" rain water. With a greater storage capacity they may be located above or below ground.
Rain barrels are not currently being sold through MCSWCD. Please contact Brown County SWCD for information on availability.
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Pond Construction

A PDF with instructions and regulations for landowners on building ponds is available here

Bioswales/Stormwater Runoff Control

A PDF with information on bioswales is available here.

For information about stormwater runoff, visit the Monroe County Stormwater Quality Program's website. The mission of the Monroe County Stormwater Program is to promote public health and safety and to improve water quality by implementing stormwater pollution prevention solutions.​

Grass Filter Strips

For more information on grass filter strips, click here. 

Home Surface Drainage

Drainage Around Your Home PDF

NRCS Conservation Practice Standard Surface Drainage PDF

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Bloomington, IN 47403
(812) 334-4325 x3
monroecsoil@gmail.com

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                            -Aldo Leopold
  • HOME
  • THE BOARD + MEETINGS and MORE...
    • MEET THE BOARD
    • MEETINGS & MINUTES
  • COST SHARE PROGRAMS
    • Critical Area Seed Program
    • Stormwater Partnership Program Grant
    • SOIL TESTING
  • RESOURCES & EQUIPMENT
    • RESOURCES >
      • AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES
      • COMPOSTING
      • RESIDENTIAL PRACTICES
      • RAIN GARDENS
      • INVASIVE SPECIES CONTROL & NATIVE PLANTINGS
      • WATERSHED INFORMATION
    • EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE
  • People of Monroe Co
  • EDUCATION
    • FREE Resources
  • ABOUT
    • Conservation In Action Info and Map
    • News & Events
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