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
Capturing Summer Rains in a Rain Barrel
As Springs comes to a close, we have experienced a surprising early dry spell in the Indianapolis area, with May rain totals well below the monthly average. This is a great time to be thinking about installing a rain barrel [...]
Soil Surveys
The USDA-NRCS National Cooperative Soil Survey (NCSS) Web Soil Survey is a free, powerful online tool that allows us to draw a polygon around an area on a map and obtain valuable information about the location’s soils. Soil scientists have [...]
Spring Erosion Prevention
In Indiana we are about to enter both the start of the spring rainy season and the beginning of construction being in full swing! It’s especially important to take proactive measures to prevent erosion from construction sites when [...]
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.