MARION COUNTY SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
OUR MISSION
To assist Marion County land users in conserving soil, water and related natural resources by providing technical, financial and educational services.
soil conservation
water conservation
natural resource conservation
News
Celebrate Ag Day!
Today, March 23rd is National Ag Day, a day in which we join together to recognize the importance and contributions of agriculture to society. This year the theme is “Food brings everyone to the table” which is especially fitting [...]
Aquarium Owners- watch for zebra muscles in moss balls
Zebra mussels, which are an aquatic invasive species, have been found in Marimo moss balls, a product sold at many aquarium and pet supply stores. Zebra mussels have the potential to harm Indiana’s aquatic environment. They are identifiable by [...]
Start Your Own Natives Webinar and Q&A Summary
- Are you a market farmer looking to expand your offerings by adding native plants for sale? - Are you a backyard grower who wants to add wildflowers to your garden and landscaping? - Are you a small farmer [...]
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
The District provides reviews of construction plans in the County. We help implement the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), and conduct Rule 5 work. We provide technical assistance to improve construction sites’ impact on soil and water quality. Help prevent soil erosion!
Need to submit plans to be reviewed? Contact us to speak with our Urban Conservationist Alena Jones.
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.