MARION COUNTY SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Our mission is to assist Marion County land users in conserving soil, water, and related natural resources by providing technical, financial, and educational services.
News
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 a popular place to visit at the Indiana State Fairgrounds [...]
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 subject to tenant farming. The complaints expressed then could, with [...]
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 responsible riparian property owner! The workshop will be held at [...]
Our Work
Soil Health Initiative
Do you grow food? The SWCD wants to help. We provide technical assistance and educational opportunities to help urban farms and gardens with soil health management and conservation practices. Explore our resources, contact us, or follow our newsletter to get engaged!
Construction
Need to submit plans for review? Questions about SWPPP implementation? Contact us to speak with our Urban Conservationist Rob Kendall.
Drainage and Water Management
Have a community drainage concern?
Call Citizen’s Energy Group first – online or at (317) 924-3311. They will send out a field investigator to determine what the problem is and who is responsible. For more information on homeowner’s responsibilities, view the Storm Drainage Responsibilities brochure.
The SWCD provides technical assistance for drainage problems on private property which are the landowner’s responsibility. We are also available for consultation on land use planning, streambank erosion and other natural resource problems.
SWCD staff work in the office, remotely, and in the field. Please email marioncountyswcd@iaswcd.org, utilize our ‘Contact’ tab above, or call 317-786-1776 to leave a message with urgent issues. For information about upcoming SWCD Board Meetings, please click here.