Elkhart County

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Water Testing Program

The SWCD provides a water testing program through Heidelberg College in Tiffin, Ohio.  Individuals interested in testing their well water come into our office, purchase the kit with a check made out to Heidelberg College, take the kit home, collect the water sample, and mail the water sample to Heidelberg College.  It usually takes six to eight weeks for results.  Test kit information and pricing is available by visiting the water quality lab website at Heidelberg College or by contacting our office.

Contractors List

The SWCD provides contractor information for Agricultural and Urban conservation practices.  Click Contractors List to view the directory.  The directory is updated on this website regularly.  Contact Jenny to be added to the list.

Conservation Assistance Directory

The SWCD has an assistance directory that lists the various Federal, State, and Local government offices.  Click Conservation Assistance Directory to view the document.

Plat Books

2007 Elkhart County Plat Books are available for purchase in our office. They are $15 each.

Wildlife Books
Woodworking for Wildlife: Homes for Birds and Mammals

The SWCD has "Woodworking for Wildlife" and "Landscaping for Wildlife" books for sale.  They cost $10.00 each.  Both are published by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.  They can be purchased by stopping in our office.

 Landscaping for Wildlife

Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Tree Sale

Order forms for the IDNR Tree Sale are available in our office from September to April.  Trees are available in bundles of one hundred.  This program is perfect for those who need a large quantity of trees.  The SWCD offers pick up service for Elkhart County residents.  The pick up fee depends on the size of the bundle.  The normal fee is around $5 a bundle.  Contact our office for more information on the pick up service and to receive an order form.  Order forms can also be obtained by visiting the IDNR website.  More information about the program is also available at this site.

Northeast Indiana Conservation Camp

The Northeast Indiana Conservation Camp is scheduled for August 4-6, 2008 at Camp Whitley. Camp Whitley is located northwest of Columbia City in Whitley County on Troy-Cedar Lake.  Conservation camp is made available through endeavors of Soil and Water Conservation Districts and Wildlife Conservation Clubs in Indiana.

Camp is open to the first 80 boys or girls who complete and turn in an application.  Applicants must be between the ages of 9-13.  The fee for camp is $100.00.   Registration deadline for camp is July 25, 2008.

            The camp study program includes hands-on activities in wildlife, forestry, soils and water.  Education programs are presented by Natural Resource Specialists.  Recreational activities include sports, arts & crafts, boating and swimming.  Interesting games, refreshments and special evening programs round out camp. 

Application packets will be available from our office.  Please contact us to receive an application.
 

Other Services
If you don't see a service your are interested in on this page or on this website, contact our office.
 

Elkhart County Soil and Water Conservation District

17746-B County Rd. 34

Goshen, IN 46528

Phone: 574-533-3630 ext. 3      Fax: 574-533-4620

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