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Elkhart County Soil & Water Conservation District

Our mission is to assist land users and other agencies in the wise use of natural resources in Elkhart County.

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“Make Your Soil Great Again” – Roller Coaster Conservation Series

November 22, 2016 Jenna WaitLeave a commentArchives

PermiTrack Intro Workshop *Attention Builders and Developers*

November 21, 2016 Jenna WaitLeave a commentArchives

2017 SWCD Affiliate Membership

November 16, 2016November 16, 2016 Jenna WaitLeave a commentArchives

Thank you to our Affiliate Members! If you are interested in an affiliate membership with the SWCD, please see below.   You can find the Affiliate Membership Survey here: 2017-affiliates-survey   If you have any questions about Affiliate Membership, don’t Read More

Build Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop

November 7, 2016November 8, 2016 Lora AtkinsLeave a commentArchives

This workshop is free for Elkhart County residents. For attendees outside of Elkhart County the cost is $50.      

*Educators* List of Kits Now Available

November 2, 2016 Lora AtkinsLeave a commentArchives

If you are looking for  a conservation activity for your classroom check out our available kits by clicking the link below! https://www.elkcoswcd.org/education/sub-education-2/available-education-kits-and-descriptions/

Clean Water Indiana Practices

October 17, 2016 Lora AtkinsLeave a commentArchives

We’re excited to offer a cost-share program to reduce non-point source pollution into Indiana’s waterways. Please check out the program by clicking here. “Think of implementing conservation practices like a grain bin. Does that grain bin make you money in Read More

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Storm water board gets infiltration demo

By JORDAN FOUTS jfouts@elkharttruth.comFeb 28, 2023 https://www.elkharttruth.com/news/storm-water-board-gets-infiltrationdemo/article_ba0b4d11-d0e0-513b-9f7f-e9bd8f7e3aa2.html Jim Hess, manager of the Soil and Water...

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Meet the Speaker: Rick Clark

Rick Clark is a 5th generation farmer from Williamsport, IN. The main goal on the...

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Meet the Speaker: Ray Archuleta

Ray Archuleta is a Certified Professional Soil Scientist with the Soil Science Society of America...

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Black Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)

The name may be familiar to some, Black Eyed Susan, as one that is grown in flower gardens and landscaping, but it is a common native plant in Indiana. The prolonged bloom time attracts butterflies and other pollinators. This drought tolerant species can handle a wide range of soils. Growing 1-3ft tall with yellow blooms during the summer season, this easy to grow plant adds quite the showpiece to a landscape.

Lanceleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata)

Looking like a spot of sunlight in a prairie, the Lanceleaf Coreopsis shines bright with its yellow petals and fuzzy center. Blooming for many weeks in early summer, it creates a brilliant display. The flower attracts butterflies and other pollinators while the seeds attract backyard birds. This plant will happily grow in dry soils. Up to 22 native bee species rely on the genus Coreopsis. Its fibrous root system helps infiltrate water into the soil.

Purple Coneflower (echinacea purpea)

The purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) is an iconic native plant for northern Indiana, growing 3-5ft tall with its rich purple flowers blooming throughout the summer. It can handle many soil types with moist to dry drainage. This native works well for rain gardens and pollinator plots.