The Daviess County Soil & Water Conservation District was formed in 1941 to provide information about soil, water and related natural resource conservation; identify and prioritize local soil and water resource concerns; and connect land users to sources of educational, technical and financial assistance to implement conservation practices and technologies.
Office Information
Location: 2526 East National Highway, Washington IN 47501
Phone: 812-254-4780,ext.3 Email: dc.swcd@daviess.org
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Closed weekends and holidays
Our Mission:
To provide educational, technical and financial assistance to all Daviess County residents in order to maintain a clean and wholesome environment in which to work and live.
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SWCD Announces Funding For Invasive Species Removal
The Daviess County SWCD, in partnership with the Dubois County and Martin County SWCDs, has received a Clean Water Indiana grant to help fund the removal of invasive species plants. The newly formed Daviess, Dubois and Martin County Invasive Plants Partnership will offer a cost share program for landowners in these counties with areas of ten acres or less that need control. To apply for this program, contact the Daviess County SWCD, 812-254-4780, ext. 3 or email the Invasive Species Specialist, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Click this link for the cost share application.
Here is a list of plants that are considered as invasive: Indiana Invasive Plant List
Invasive Species of the Month
To help raise awareness of invasive plants in Indiana, we will feature a different invasive plant each month. A photo of the plant, details about the plant, and methods of control can be found by clicking the links below. For more information about invasives, visit the Invasive Plants page on this website for links to more resources.
What's Blooming in the Rain Garden?
It's October, and many of the flowers in the rain garden are finished blooming - except for the recently planted Swamp Asters...they are beautiful! The Asters are also attracting lots of bees. The Black Chokeberry bush is full of berries, sure to provide a feast for the birds. A few new plants were added to the rain garden - Nodding Wild Onion, and Clustered Poppy Mallows. Unfortunately, a few other plants didn't survive, and have been replaced - Golden Ragwort, a few Flat-topped Asters, and one Purple Poppy Mallow.
Are You Eligible for CREP?
The Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program is a federal-state conservation program designed to help alleviate some of the concerns of nonpoint source pollution by restoring buffers and wetlands to improve water quality. CREP participants receive financial incentives and maintain ownership rights to enrolled land. See the flyer below for more information.
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Upcoming Events
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SWCD Office closedMon. 24 Dec, 2018 (All day)
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USDA Service Center ClosedTue. 25 Dec, 2018 (All day)
Rain Barrel Sale
The Daviess County SWCD and the City of Washington's Stormwater Department are offering 50-gallon rain barrels for sale. Barrels are $65.00 + IN sales tax. Contact the SWCD if you are interested in purchasing a rain barrel, or print out the order form and mail it with your payment.
Client Gateway
Farmers, ranchers and private forest landowners can now do business with USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through an online portal. With the launch of the Conservation Client Gateway, producers will have the ability to work with conservation planners online to access Farm Bill programs, request assistance, and track payments for their conservation activities. The Conservation Client Gateway is secure and is entirely voluntary, giving producers a choice between conducting business online or traveling to the USDA Service Center. To learn more, visit: www.nrcs.usda.gov/clientgateway
Everything You've Always Wanted to Know About Natural Resources...
...But didn't know who to ask! Whether you have owned your land for a lifetime, or are a new Indiana landowner, you may have questions when it comes to land use and conservation. This is a quick guide for who to call and where to look when you have questions about natural resources and conservation on your land in Indiana.
