Your Partner in Soil and Water Conservation. . . Jasper County SWCD
In Indiana, a soil and water conservation district (SWCD) is a unit of state government responsible for soil and water conservation programs within its county boundaries. The district provides a means for all interested people in a county to work together for natural resource conservation and development. It is funded through a variety of sources including county and state appropriations, money-making activities, grants, and private donations. There is a district office in each county in Indiana.
The official governing body of the SWCD consists of five supervisors. Three are elected (one each year for a three-year term) at an annual meeting of land occupiers held in January or February. Two are appointed (also for staggered three-year terms) by the State Soil Conservation Board based upon recommendations of the leadership in the district. Thus, selection of all five supervisors is based on input from the local people they serve.Identifying local resource concerns and addressing the needs of the community is a priority for the JasperCounty SWCD. This is accomplished by conducting community meetings with the residents who best know the natural resource problems. After priorities are established, the district looks for ways in which to address the problems. This may involve developing educational programs or applying for funding to implement conservation practices on private lands.
Promoting a Healthy Environment by...
Providing assistance to local landowners for reducing soil erosion, conserving and protecting water quality, and solving other natural resource problems. Working directly with private landowners, the district coordinates technical assistance to develop plans uniquely suited to their resource concerns. The District also provides information and education outreach to youth and adults, encouraging good stewardship of our natural resources. Contact the Jasper County SWCD office for more information.
SWCD Board Meetings
Are held the second Thursday of each month at the USDA Service Center, 211 East Drexel Parkway in Rensselaer. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.
SWCD Supervisors & Office Staff
| Board of Supervisors | |
|---|---|
| Chairman | Dave Rodibaugh |
| Vice Chair | Lana Zimmer |
| Secretary | Jim Martin |
| Treasurer | Bruce Shepherd |
| Member | Curt Bledsoe |
| SWCD Staff | |
| Jody Wilson, District Coordinator | |
| Dan Perkins, Watershed & Conservation Programs Specialist | daniel.perkins@in.nacdnet.net |
| USDA NRCS Staff | |
| Julie McLemore, District Conservationist | julie.mclemore@in.usda.gov |
| Indiana State Department of Agriculture | |
|
Larry Osterholz, Resource Specialist |
Please call 219-866-8554 x 8 |
| Nathan Mueller, Resource Specialist Team Leader |
to contact Larry and Nathan |
|
Conservation Implementation Team | |
| Alyson Keaton, Ag Engineer | |
| Adam Conklin, Ag Engineer | |
| Neil Deckard, CIT Leader | |
| Steve Chapman, Civil Engineer Technician | Please call 219-866-8554 x 8 |
| Todd Bisner, Civil Engineer Technician | to contact the members of the |
| Deiter Markland, Civil Engineer Technician | Conservation Implementation Team |
| Michaela Stout, Civil Engineer Technician | |
| Todd Ames, Soil Conservationist | |
| Brianne Lowe, Soil Conservationist | |
| Albert Tinsley, Wetland Specialist | |
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