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.
I recently had the opportunity to spend some time at Disney World. While walking through EPCOT, I found myself doing something I probably would not have expected to do on a family trip: I was watching people. I watched people from Read More
A Legacy Worth Protecting As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday, we’re reminded that patriotism isn’t only about honoring our past, it’s also about protecting our future. Water quality is more than an environmental issue. It’s a quality-of-life issue. It affects Read More
As you enjoy the Elkhart County 4-H fair this year, take a moment to think about what makes it all possible. The livestock in the barns, the produce on display, the food we enjoy, the projects our kids proudly display, Read More
Built by Hard Work, Shaped by Humility When I walk in these fields, I’m not stepping onto a demonstration site designed to impress visitors. I’m standing on the ground that raised me, the same soil where I learned what it Read More
Building a Better Jobsite Through Water Quality of Life Every contractor has dealt with it. One storm turns an active project into a muddy mess. Access roads fail, slopes wash out, sediment leaves the site, crews lose time, schedules shift, Read More
Farm Goals & Resiliency Planning Sheet “There is no wrong answer—only your priorities.” Farming is not one-size-fits-all. Some producers chase maximum yield. Some want healthier soil. Some want fewer trips across the field. Others want less stress, fewer inputs, more Read More