Start Your Own Native Plants this Winter
As native plants are often ideal for helping to keep soil in place and also are great at filtering stormwater runoff because of their dense or deep root systems, [...]
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 [...]
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) [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]