Soil & Water Conservation Districts

Hendricks County Soil and Water Conservation District is an independent, legal subdivision of state government, funded by state, local, and private contributions. They are responsible for administering the natural resource programs within their county boundaries by:

• coordinating federal, state, and local technical assistance for greater effectiveness
• promoting conservation through news, facts and ideas
• helping teachers and other leaders with conservation materials and information.

There are over 3,000 Conservation Districts throughout the nation. In Indiana, the Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors consist of 5 non-paid county residents who oversee the district operations and represent the needs of land users in the county. The Board of Supervisor members are either elected by ballot or appointed.

Also, Associate Supervisors may sit on the Board participating in the decision making for the district business, but do not have voting power.

The Hendricks County SWCD Board of Supervisors meet each month and the meeting is open to the public (see meeting schedule).

The Hendricks County SWCD's Board of Supervisors are:

• Jim Loughmiller, Chairman
• Jeff Healy, Vice Chairman
• Mike Starkey
• Jack Nelson
• Brian Rutledge

Associate Supervisors are:

• George Gladden
• John Granath
• Paul Miner
• Bob Bollman
• John Hardin, Jr.
• David Wyeth
• J.B. Edmondson
• Daryl Stephenson

If you're concerned about:

• ... keeping our waters clean for drinking, swimming and other uses
• ... whether your future home or office is built on a site with stable soils
• ... providing beautiful spots in our community that gives shelter to birds and other wildlife
• ... caring for public parks and streams
• ... teaching young people about the value and responsibility of our natural resources
• ... and assuring our food supply for the future by protecting our farms and their soils...

then call our office at 745-2555 ext. 3 and let us know how we can help. Give us a call and help US meet YOU.

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