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Groups Invited to Request Free Clean Water Presentation
Homeowner associations, civic organizations, and other interested groups within Marion County are invited to request a free  "conservation awareness clean water" presentation talk for their group.  See more details in the recent Clean "Water Issues Presentations Available on Request" news release.  Presentation Request Forms are available in electronic request format or faxing or mailing request format.  Contact Marilyn Hughes, Administrative Assistant at the District by phoning 317-786-1776 or emailing her at marilyn-hughes@iaswcd.org with any additional questions or concerns.


 

Rain Barrel Sale Year Round or Simply Make Your Own
We have changed our Rain Barrel Sale to be year round.  See the Rain Barrel Order Form for more details.  If you would prefer see our Make Your Own Rain Barrel Information Sheet.  Check out our general Rain Barrel Fact Sheet.


Blue Thumb Guide to Raingardens Booklet Available

check out ordering the booklet, "The Blue Thumb Guide to Raingardens" available for $18 at the office or $21 via mail.  Get more details and the booklet order form.  Also see our Build Your Own Rain Garden Information Sheet.  Check out our general Rain Garden Fact Sheet. 


Water Quality a SWCD Concern
The Marion County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is  concerned about  water quality conditions in Marion County.  We are interested in working with interested groups and organizations to improve and enhance our county's water quality conditions.  Check out our Watersheds & Streams page if you are interested in working with your neighbors in  improving water quality in your community.  Contact us if we can be of assistance..

Related Water Quality Web Sites
Indiana Water Quality Monitoring Information
Indiana Water Quality Assessment Data Base
Indiana State 305b Water Quality Assessment Reports

National Water Monitoring Information
EPA Water Quality Monitoring Site

USGS- National Water Quality Assessment (NAWQA)

Indiana Water Quality Program
Indiana State Water Quality Program (IDEM)

National Organizations Reference Information

EPA Office of Water
USDI-USGS includes a biological data directory and data base
USDA-NRCS Water Quality Information Publications & Maps of interest
USDA-National Agricultural Library
American Fisheries Society

Additional Monitoring Helps &  Indicators
Kentucky Water Watch Web Site links to 40 high-quality web sites dealing directly with volunteer monitoring
Online Field Guide to Freshwater Invertebrates
Key to Stream Invertabrates
Aquatic Ecology Page links to web sites related to aquatic ecology
North American Benthological Society

Educational Sites
IDEM Water Quality Just for Kids page

Water Quality Newsletters
The Volunteer Monitor
Published by a coalition of private groups, this is an excellent source of information and tips on water quality monitoring oriented to scientists and knowledgeable lay people." Call 415-255-8049 to subscribe.
Nonpoint Source News-Notes
Published by the Terrene Institute, this is an excellent compilation of news concerning water quality with a heavy emphasis on agriculture. Call 202-260-7111 to subscribe.
Stormwater
A professional journal for those working in the field of surface water quality and stormwater. Subscription is free to qualified professionals.
 


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