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Welcome
to the Marion County Soil and Water
Conservation District Home Page. The District
works to provide technical, financial, and
educational services to help Marion County
land users conserve soil, water, and related
natural resources.
What's New in Indianapolis, IN?
Become a 2012 SWCD Affiliate Member!
Affiliate memberships help the Marion County Soil & Water Conservation District provide vital conservation services and education to landowners. Members enjoy many benefits as well. All contributions to the Marion County SWCD are tax deductible. Contact the office for more information (317)786-1776.
Rain Barrel Sale Now in Progress!
Contact the Marion County SWCD to purchase rain barrels just in time for the summer growing season. Conserve and reduce your water bill by watering your flower gardens and containers with natural rainwater collected from your roof! Our rain barrels are high quality, include an adapter and are enclosed to keep out mosquitos. Barrels can be painted to coordinate with your home colors.
Contact the office for more information: 317-786-1776
The Marion County Soil and Water Conservation District has moved to a new office at the Indiana State Fairgrounds
Our new address:
Discovery Hall, Suite 200
1202 East 38th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46205
Phone: 317-786-1776
COME VISIT US IN OUR NEW LOCATION!
Discovery Hall is located in the northwest corner of the fairgrounds next to the IDNR building. Enter through gates 1 or 6 and follow the signs. If admission is being charged please let them know you are only visiting the SWCD office.
Blue Thumb Guide to Raingardens Booklet Available
check out ordering the booklet, "The Blue Thumb Guide to Raingardens"
available for $18 at the office or $21 via mail. Get more details
and the
booklet order form. Also see our Build Your
Own Rain Garden Information Sheet.
Check out our Backyard Conservation Fact Sheets
Because of many questions about around
conservation issues and home sites, our District has developed several new
backyard conservation fact sheets. Check out our info on
Invasive Species,
Native
Plants,
Tree
Planting,
Rain
Gardens,
Rain
Barrels, Wildlife
Habitat and
Water Edge Enhancements. Also see the What to do about...
Surface Drainage Around Your Home and
Sub-surface Drainage Around Your Home. Also check out the USDA-NRCS
developed Backyard Conservation Fact Sheets.
View up-to-date watershed maps for Marion County
Check out the Ongoing Watershed Projects
Central Indiana
Watersheds at
www.indywatersheds.org
Eagle Creek Watershed at
www.eaglecreekwatershed.org/
Geist Reservoir /
Upper Fall Creek Watershed draft plan..
The draft plan is available for the public for review.
Lower Fall Creek Watershed
at
www.lowerfallcreek.org/
Pleasant Run Watershed
at
www.pleasantrunwatershed.org/
Upper White River
Watershed Alliance at www.uwrwa.org/
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