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 [...]
Why We Care About Concrete Washout
Concrete is one of the most-used substances in the world, second only to water. We use an astonishing 14 billion cubic meters per year of this common and [...]
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 [...]
Why It’s Important To Prevent Erosion
Erosion: is it a natural process, or a natural consequence of unsustainable practices? The simple answer is both. Although erosion is a natural process, it has been exacerbated by [...]
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 [...]
Investing In Conservation – Earth Day 2022
The first record of concern about erosion was recorded in Roman times, when landowners and social philosophers expressed concern about the degrading quality of the soil as it was [...]
Spring 2022 Stream Steward Workshop
Join staff from the Marion County Soil and Water Conservation District and Friends of the White River for a Stream Steward Workshop to learn how to become a more [...]
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 [...]
52nd Annual Meeting of the Marion County Soil and Water Conservation District
Join the Marion County SWCD for our 52nd Annual Meeting! Due to COVID precautions we are going virtual again this year and are featuring a panel of local urban [...]
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 [...]