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 residents begin fall yard cleanup, the Elkhart County Soil & Water Conservation District asks everyone to keep leaves, grass clippings and other yard debris out of streams, ditches, rivers, lakes, storm drains and street gutters. A leaf that falls Read More
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
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
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
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
