For Districts

Your District Dues At Work

If you need immediate assistance or can’t find what you’re looking for, please contact Jennifer Boyle Warner or Amy Work at 317-692-7374.
Recent:

• Indiana Watershed Group Finder – a companion site to the Indiana HUC Finder, both developed through the Indiana Watershed Leadership Program in collaboration with the IDEM and IASWCD. The Finder is a Google Map based tool that makes it easy to find active watershed or watershed-focused groups throughout Indiana.

Government Shutdown Plans and Procedures:

• Shutdown Procedures  (PDF) from the National Conservation District Employees Association.
• USDA Agencies procedures and contingency plans developed for use in the event of a lapse in funding (government shutdown).

Unique Opportunites for Districts

• Rent Green Fire: Aldo Leopold & A Land Ethic for our Time from IASWCD
• Download the loan agreement. Sign and send it to us at info@iaswcd.org
• Customizable District brochure
  • Available as a PDF (High quality, but text and photos cannot be changed; consider affixing a label to it.)
  • Available as a Publisher file (Fully customizable, but not as high-quality.)
• Conservation Development Resources: IASWCD’s listing of funding and training opportunities
• Google Apps for Districts: An “Apps” account comes with useful tools like Google Calendar, Drive, Sites, etc. Contact us to request one of these free accounts.
• IASWCD Awards, such as Conservation Farmer of the Year, Supervisor of the Year, River Friendly Farmer, etc.
• Put Planning First: A guide from NRCS to help local SWCDs put together a conservation plan tailored for farmer customers.
• Envirothon is a competitive learning event for high school-aged students that tests the students’ knowledge of resources including soils, forestry, wildlife and current environmental issues.
• NACD Poster &Photo Contests for young students
• Easy Steps Marketing Plan for Districts (PDF)
• Blueprint for Locally-Led Conservation – A Strategy for District Success and Sustainability (NACD, July 2016)
• What Should a Funding Plan Include? Recommendations for Districts
• Advocating for Conservation Before the County Board (article dated 1-2-18)

Publications & Information to Share with the Public

• What are SWCDs? General information and quick facts about Districts’ roles, governance, and funding.
• Pathway to Water Quality, coordinated by the Indiana Conservation Partnership, is a permanent exhibit at the State Fair that teaches home and farm conservation.
• Resources for common conservation practices for home and farm use, from the Hoosier Heartland RC&D.
• The Water Cycle: Nature’s Recycling System is a poster produced by NRCS. It is available for purchase.

IASWCD Organizational Information
Budgets, Board minutes, and more area all available in our Board Page.