SWCD Annual Meeting – February 21st
Finally...we're back in person! Join us on February 21st for our 53rd Annual Meeting (and first in person in two years) to hear what our district has been up to. [...]
Soil, Where Food Begins
World Soil Day, celebrated annually on Dec. 5, chose “Soil, Where Food Begins” as this year’s theme. Soil is a precious resource, and it will take a team effort to [...]
What to do with Sump Pump Water?
As we move from autumn into the beginning of winter, we usually see areas of the county that experience a seasonally high groundwater table which comes up in October [...]
SWCD Fall Projects
By John Hazlett The fall colors are peaking and we’ve rolled up our sleeves to implement unique projects and workshops for the residents of Marion County that benefit Fall [...]
The Basics of Pond Management
Our office often receives questions from landowners regarding problems with ponds. Marion County has many ponds; many were constructed for retention during the construction of new developments. The maintenance of [...]
Visit the Pathway to Water Quality at the Indiana State Fair!
It’s summer in Indiana which means preparations are underway for the Indiana State Fair! The interactive Pathway to Water Quality exhibit, managed by the Indiana Conservation Partnership, has been [...]
Recycling Event A Huge Success!
In our most recent newsletter the Marion County SWCD advertised the city’s first electronics recycling event of the year which was held on January 22nd at Garfield Park. The [...]
Boost Your Soils Productivity
by Jerry Raynor, NRCS State Conservationist Have you ever seen white crusts on soil in Indiana? Yes, it is what you think. Soils can be salty. That’s because salts [...]
Making Compost Tea
By John Hazlett, SWCD District Manager Every year around Thanksgiving I enjoy another tradition at home-brewing compost tea for my native trees and shrubs. Generally, I tend to land [...]
SWCD Tree Sales for Conservation
While the Marion County SWCD will not be hosting a tree sale this fall 2021 you can still purchase trees and shrubs which will provide funding for conservation work [...]