Thank you to ALL who came out to join us for our Annual Meeting!

It was a great night to bring conservation minded folks together.

We would like to thank all of our sponsors. 

A big thank you to Jason Kissel of ACRES Land Trust for teaching us about the freshwater jelly fish, the 40+ native orchids of Indiana, and for teaching us about the glow-in-the-dark fungi Foxfire!!!

  

If you missed the meeting this year, make sure to mark your calendar for next year!

Kosciusko County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) is a governmental subdivision of Indiana.  It is responsible for carrying out practices and programs that promote the conservation of our soil, water, and related natural resources within the county.  By working in partnership with Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) this purpose is carried out by providing technical assistance, cost-share opportunities, and educational programs.

Check out our RESOURCE tab for quick links to many helpful websites: soils, HUC numbers, freshwater mussels, and cover crops. 

Cover Crop

Soils

Freshwater Mussels

Photo Contest

Indiana State Dept. of Agriculture

  

Deadline June 1, 2013

  

Go to the ISDA WEBSITE for more information

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Interpretation: The Basics and Beyond

Interpretive Workshop May 13-16 2013

Click here for more information and registration

NEWS from the

USDA

It is that time of year again to start thinking about preserving the summers bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Use the link below for freezing tips.

Freezing and Food Safety

  

  

  

NEWS from the NRCS

Soil Health

  

NRCS Advises keeping crop residue to avoid erosion problems.  

  

WRP?'s  

Check out their website  

 www.manchester.edu
IASWCD
Soil and Water Conservation Society: Hoosier Chapter

Hoosier Chapter: Soil and Water Conservation Society 

Indiana Association of Soil and Water      Conservation Districts

Ever wonder about soil?

Dig in and learn more about "Dirt"

Watch Ray "the soil guy" in Theater!

  

  

What Goes On in the Garden When You Are Not Watching

Click on the hummingbird to watch this amazing video!

  

Mission- To help people manage, conserve and enhance natural resources for present and future generations through                  education, public information, leadership, and development of innovative programs. 

Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District

Upcoming Events 

2013 

  

May:

7th: Soil and Water Board Meeting @7:30pm

  

June:

4th: Soil and Water Board Meeting @7:30pm

  

7th-9th: Lakes Festival 

 

  

  

  

  

  The following services are available:

• Soil Reports  

• Water Quality Test Kit

• Soil Survey Maps/ Web Soil Survey

• Conservation Materials Library

• Topographic Maps

• Pond Management Information

• Soil Erosion Control Practices

• Nutrient Management

• Conservation Planning

• Terra Plane Rental

• Tree Sales

• Training – Project WILD, WET & Learning Tree

• Wetlands Information

• Conservation Camp

• Soil Stewardship Materials

• Leadership 20/20

• Chlorophyll Meter Available

 

  

Office Hours 

Monday – Friday      8:00 am – 4:00 pm

County Holidays -  office closed

  

  

For more information about any of these services,                           contact the SWCD office at:

217 E. Bell Dr. Warsaw, IN  46582   ~   574-267-7445 ext. 3