​Monroe County Stormwater Partnership Program

The Stormwater Partnership began in 2013 with a small goal: to provide cost-share to residents on repurposed rain barrels. The County has continued to invest in this program and now supports MCSWCD annually to provide cost-share and educational programming.  It is exciting to see where conservation will go in Monroe County in the years ahead due to this unique opportunity and partnership.  One of the key components to this program is the funding, which is generated from the stormwater fee applied to residential, commercial and industrial properties in Monroe County.

Monroe County Soil & Water Conservation District was established by the State of Indiana in 1943 by a referendum vote of landowners in Monroe County.  The mission is still the same today, to provide educational, technical and financial resources to the landowners of Monroe County in regards to soil health, water quality and all things natural resource related.  MCSWCD works in partnership with local, state and federal government agencies and organizations to address natural resource concerns in Monroe County. The MCSWCD is an equal opportunity provider.  

Monroe County Stormwater is a division of the Monroe County Highway Department.  The County Commissioners established the Stormwater Ordinance on July 1, 2011.  The stormwater fee was then established by County Council on July 26, 2011.  The mission of the Stormwater Program of the Monroe County Highway Department is to reduce drainage concerns, reduce flooding hazards and maintain/improve water quality.   To accomplish this mission, the tools of comprehensive planning, public education, and cooperative management of our storm sewer system are utilized.

Stormwater Crews working on the county right of ways to clean out the ditches.

For more information or to schedule a site visit complete a technical request or contact
Erica Eason, Resource Conservation Specialist
eMail: [email protected]
Cell: 812-325-0000 (LEAVE A VOICEMAIL)
Office: 812-778-9948

MC Soil & Water Conservation Staff
Martha Miller, District Manager
Erica Eason, Resource Conservation Specialist
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Stormwater PERMTTING & GENERAL INFOMRATION

MC Stormwater Staff
Erica Penna, Stormwater Program Manager
Adam Rickert, Stormwater Specialist
Greg Nettleton, Stormwater Inspector
Mason Greenberg, Stormwater Technician
Tina Engle, Administrative Assistant

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Examples of Projects

• Gully Erosion
  
• Culvert Washouts
  
• Rain Gardens
  
• Minor Stream Stabilization
  
• Flooding due to drainage
  
• Heavy Use Area Pads for livestock
  
• Cover Crops for Soil Stabilization
  
• Soil Stabilization from Utility Work
  
• Water Catchment Systems
  
• Flow Diversion
  
• Invasive Species Control
  
• Access Areas to control Erosion

General Cost Share Program Information

Applications are accepted year-round: The focus of this grant is to provide Monroe County landowners guidance on Best Management Practices to aid them in reaching their conservation goals. 
ELIGIBILITY:

• Funding is available to Monroe Co Residents living outside the City of Bloomington and Town of Ellettsville. 
  
• A landowner can only apply once every three years.
  
• All projects must improve or impact soil health and/or water quality.  
  
• Reimbursements are all paid in arrears at a rate of 75% of the total cost of the project up to a maximum of $3000.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

1. To apply, contact Monroe County Soil & Water Conservation District.  
2. A site visit will be conducted by the Resource Conservation Specialist.
3. Landowner applies for funding
4. Application is reviewed and approved or denied by the MCSWCD Board.
5. If an application is approved the applicant must sign an agreement of understanding with MCSWCD and provide a W9 for tax purposes. 
6. All reimbursement will be paid after completion of the project and a final check out by MCSWCD staff.
7. Funds are limited annually.