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

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Native Plants in Elkhart County

Rain Gardens with Native Plants

August 28, 2026August 19, 2026 Brea PersingAgriculture, Blogging BMPs, Water Quality

As we continue following the journey of water, it’s important to consider what happens when rain reaches our homes, yards, and communities. As stormwater travels across rooftops, driveways, and other hard surfaces, it can pick up sediment, nutrients, and other Read More

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

The Importance of Capturing Concrete Wash Water During Construction

November 6, 2025November 6, 2025 Todd ClarkBlogging BMPs, Education, Stormwater

Concrete wash water, produced when cleaning out concrete trucks, tools, or mixers, is one of the most common yet overlooked pollutants on construction sites. Both construction and agricultural operations that use cement-based materials can contribute to this issue. When the Read More

Meet the Speaker: Chad Montgomery

January 30, 2024May 9, 2024 Jenna WaitBlogging BMPs, Stormwater

Chad will be speaking Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at Pay Dirt Chad MontgomeryExecutive Director at the Indiana Ready Mixed Concrete Association Chad Montgomery, now serving as the Executive Director at the Indiana Ready Mixed Concrete Association (IRMCA), brings a rich Read More

Meet the Speaker: Krystofer Yacks

January 22, 2024May 9, 2024 Jenna WaitBlogging BMPs, Stormwater

Krystofer will be speaking Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at Pay Dirt Krystofer Yacks, Aquascapes of Michiana Krystofer Yacks proudly oversees Aquascapes of Michiana as well as Everest Branding Agency. Over the course of his 15-year journey, he has passionately crafted, Read More

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