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.
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
…turning stewardship into a shared community book. This year’s event was also an exciting milestone as we rolled out our Water Quality of Life Manual, a tool designed to help connect conservation practices with the everyday quality of life we Read More
At Pay Dirt, we intentionally bring together two groups that don’t always share the same room: farmers and stormwater professionals. On the surface, they may approach water from different angles, but they are working on the same challenge. Water moves Read More