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Elkhart County Soil & Water Conservation District

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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WASCOB

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026 Brea PersingBlogging BMPs, Construction, Pay Dirt, Stormwater, Water Quality

Water and Sediment Control Basins: Slowing Water, Protecting Soil Water and Sediment Control Basins (WASCOBs) are designed to reduce erosion and manage runoff on sloping agricultural fields. From a distance, a WASCOB may simply look like a broad, grassed embankment Read More

From Heavy Rains to Dry Conditions: Why Temporary Construction Entrances Matter

June 9, 2026June 9, 2026 Brea PersingBlogging BMPs, Construction, Stormwater, Water Quality

If this spring has taught us anything, it’s that weather conditions can change quickly. One week we’re experiencing heavy rainfall that saturates soils and creates runoff concerns, and the next we’re dealing with dry, dusty conditions. These weather swings can Read More

A cooperative effort to implement the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) plan of four local...

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