By Julie Haxton Farr, Resource Conservationist
We are well into the first quarter of the new year. Many of us have already given up on most of our New Year’s resolutions of exercising and giving up sugar to help us regain our health. But what about the health of the plot of land that we are entrusted with? Are there things we could be doing in 2026 to improve our homes, yards, neighborhoods, and county?
That’s where the Marion County SWCD can help! Our expertise is in providing consultation for soil, water, and related resources. Many may already be familiar with our work to inspect and improve soil conservation on construction sites, while others may have participated in some of our workshops on soil health, stream stewardship, pond maintenance, rain gardens, and controlling invasives. You will see more opportunities to learn about these topics later this year.
In addition, we can give you an on-site evaluation and assistance for your land use decisions:
- Drainage assistance for wet crawl spaces, basements, and ponding in yards
- Ideas for decreasing flooding issues in your community
- Site evaluations for building a home or pond
- Technical assistance for streambank erosion issues and log jams
- Improving your land to benefit pollinators and/or wildlife
- Backyard Conservation Practices
To schedule an appointment, please get in contact with us through our website.
