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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Stop Soil Erosion, Save Our Future
By Jerry Raynor, Indiana State Conservationist
According to the United Nations, every five seconds, the equivalent of one soccer field of soil is eroded. Stop and think about that for five seconds. Did you stop and think? Those five seconds cost us nearly 1.6 acres of land – more than 27,600 acres per day. If you’re doing the math with us, that’s over 10 million acres per year.
SWCD Welcomes New Administrative Coordinator
Please join us in welcoming Megan Frederick to the Daviess County SWCD as the Administrative Coordinator. Megan started on August 19, 2019 upon the retirement of 32 year employee Toni Allison. She comes to us with a background in Agriculture and Accounting. Megan resides in Petersburg where she and husband Jamen own and operate a family grain farm. In her spare time Megan enjoys spending time with family, volunteering with 4-H and church, hunting, fishing and just being outdoors. We are very excited to have Megan as part of the SWCD team!
Resources for Farmers
In a typical year, 98% of corn and 89% of soybeans would have already been planted in Indiana. Extreme weather this Spring across the state has prevented farmers from entering
their fields. As of June 9, 2019, only 67% of Indiana corn acres and 42% of Indiana soybean acres have been planted. Some farmers who were able to get in their fields sooner have credited their adoption of soil health practices, for example, cover crops and no-till. CCSI (Conservation Cropping Systems Initiative) has compiled a comprehensive resource to get farmers the specific information they need. The official resources have been pulled from the USDA-RMA, Indiana NRCS, IDEM, Purdue University, the Midwest Cover Crops Council and more. Call the SWCD office with any questions, 812-254-4780 ext. 3, or visit this link for a list of resources:
http://ccsin.org/conservation-practices/prevented-planting-tools/
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.
Publications
Conservation Partners
Services
Upcoming Events
Rain Barrel Sale
The Daviess County SWCD and the City of Washington's Stormwater Department are offering 60-gallon rain barrels for sale at a special price! Barrels are $68.00 + 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.
