Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are Soil and Water Conservation Districts?
A: Indiana’s 92 SWCD’s are legal subdivisions of state government responsible for
the protection, conservation, and wise use of the soil, water, and related natural
resources within their boundaries. Working cooperatively with federal, state, and
local agencies and organizations, SWCD’s bring educational, technical, and financial
assistance to bear on the conservation problems of landowners and users. The
efforts and activities of each SWCD are directed by a board of five local citizen
supervisors; three are elected and two are appointed.
Q: When was the Howard County SWCD created?
A: Your local SWCD was organized in October of 1958. It is unit of state
government and is responsible for soil & water conservation programs within the
county boundaries.
The SWCD provides a means for all interested people in the county to work together
for the development of conservation programs and wise management of our natural
resources. It is funded through a variety of sources including county and state
appropriations, moneymaking activities, and grants.
A board made up of five supervisors manages the SWCD. Three of the five
supervisors are elected and two are appointed by the State Soil and Water
Conservation Board. The district holds monthly meetings to determine soil and
water conservation needs.
Q: What are some of the service that are provided?
A: The SWCD works with several federal, state, and local agencies. Technical
assistance for the proper Installation of conservation projects is a large portion of our
responsibility.
- Soils Information for building sites
- Tree Planting and Windbreak information
- Conservation Planning
- Historical aerial photography for Phase I Assessments
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