By Robert Kendall, SWCD Urban Conservationist In May, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) led a Regulatory Inspections, Compliance, and Enforcement training session at the Indiana MS4 Partnership [...]
By Julie Farr, Resource Conservationist Some of my toughest drainage problems to solve involve homes on small lots. There is little space between the homes, and the front and [...]
2025 is the 70th Platinum Jubilee Celebration of Conservation Education and the theme for this special year is “Home is Where the Habitat Is”. From the Dust Bowl Years through [...]
By Robert Kendall, MCSWCD Urban Conservationist I attended the two-day Indiana Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts’ Annual Conference in late January, which provided valuable networking opportunities to benefit [...]
Come celebrate the 55th Annual Meeting of the Marion County Soil and Water Conservation District! Date: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 Time: 6 PM to 8 PM Location: Bethany Lutheran [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
