The Mark
The following story is from a former employee of the Marion County SWCD who worked for us for many years before starting his own consulting business. As we begin the [...]
Indiana’s Construction Stormwater General Permit (INRA00000): Key Insights for Construction Sites
By Rob Kendall, SWCD Urban Conservationist Indiana’s Construction Stormwater General Permit (INRA00000) is essential for developers, construction companies, and environmental compliance officers who are working on projects that disturb one [...]
Maximize Soil Cover
One of the four soil health principles is to keep the soil covered as much as possible. Mulches, cover crops, and even the vegetation of the crops themselves can [...]
Conservation at the Fairgrounds
As August comes quickly to a close, our district celebrates another great year of volunteer stewardship and public education through our participation in the Pathway to Water Quality exhibit [...]
Keeping the Dust Down
Dust generated from construction activities can pose significant environmental and health risks. It can lead to air pollution, respiratory problems for workers and nearby residents, and property damage. Implementing effective [...]
Tips to Stay Compliant During the Rainy Season
During Marion County’s rainy season, we can expect rainfall events of around 3 inches. That much rain over the county is just over 21 billion gallons (about 87 million tons) [...]
Wildergarden – A Local Resource
A perspective on Wildergarden in Broad Ripple and its relationship with the Marion County Soil and Water Conservation District Guest blog by Julia Wilder of [...]
Highlights from SWCD 54th Annual Meeting
The 54th Annual Meeting of the SWCD was held on February 20th, 2024 at Bethany Lutheran Church in conjunction with the Bethany Community Garden's community garden class. The event was [...]
What are Stormwater Credits?
You may have wondered what the stormwater user fees are that appear on your spring and fall taxes & is there was a way to lower them? Stormwater user fees [...]
Rainscaping Education Program 2023
Join staff from Purdue Extension and Marion County SWCD for a Rainscaping workshop series starting Tuesday 10/3/2023. You'll learn how to plan, install and maintain rain gardens at your [...]