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
Natives and Invasives
Despite the recent damp and chilly weather, Spring is here in central Indiana! I love going out into my yard in early Spring and seeing the Bloodroot finally bloom, signaling the flush of Spring ephemeral flowers soon to follow. [...]
Eagle Creek Demo Garden Tour – May 22, 2019
Join Kevin Allison of Marion County SWCD in a small group tour of the 25' x 75' SWCD soil health and vegetable demonstration garden at Eagle Creek Community Gardens (Mayor's Garden). Our time in the garden will focus on: Assessing [...]
Organic Gardening Workshop April 13 2019
Noblesville, IN – Are you interested in creating or transitioning to organic practices in your garden? Join fellow gardeners on Saturday, April 13th to learn how use organic practices in your garden and develop a plan for your property. [...]
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.