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
Growing Food with Beneficial Insects and Pollinators – Dec 6, 2019
Learn about utilizing native and targeted plantings for beneficial insect and pollinator populations on your farm or garden. Pest pressure can be one of the biggest challenges in organic gardening, and this workshop is dedicated to attracting favorable insects [...]
Healthy Soil Healthy Plants Healthy People
Join us for a fun fall tour of Bellfound Farm and a facilitated women’s workshop on healthy soil, healthy plants, and healthy people! Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/healthy-soil-healthy-plants-healthy-people-tickets-77961507969 This workshop is designed for women involved in growing food and working in community [...]
Pond Edge Enhancement Workshop – Sept 14, 2019
Join experts from the Marion County Soil and Water Conservation District, City of Indianapolis Office of Land Stewardship, Indiana Department of Natural Resources and Eco Logic for a pond management and restoration workshop at two ponds along the Eagle [...]
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.