RESOURCES
There are a variety of people and organizations to share information with you.
Below is a list of just some of our partners with links to their information.
The Indiana Conservation Partnership is comprised of eight Indiana agencies and organizations who share a common goal of promoting conservation. Their mission is to provide technical, financial and educational assistance needed to implement economically and environmentally compatible land and water stewardship decisions, practices and technologies.
Each county in Indiana has a local Soil and Water Conservation District that is part of county government. Abbreviated as "SWCD", your local district can be the first stop for discovering local resources.
Find your district here.
NRCS has a variety of resources available. Visit the Indiana State page to find your local District Conservationist to start a conversation. Informational brochures and materials are available on the national site.
USH educates and advocates to improve soil health on Indiana's urban and diversified small-scale farms and gardens. Program is not currently funded but there are great resources to be found on the website.
CCSI promotes the adoption of science-based, farmer-proven practices through grassroots leadership. The program is not currently funded but does have resources and information on the website.
Resilient Indiana technicians provide soil and water resource-related technical assistance to agricultural, woodland, and urban land users.
Technical assistance is primarily focused on promoting climate change mitigation activities.
The Marion County SWCD in Indianapolis helps land users in conserving soil, water, and related natural resources by providing technical, financial, and educational services. They host a particularly excellent resource library on soil health here and often hold programs related to small and urban production.
The mission of SICIM is to protect, restore, and enhance Indiana’s landscapes by coordinating efforts to identify, prevent, and control invasive species. Visit their website to learn about invasive species and management efforts in your area.
TNC creates innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that people and nature can thrive together. They impact conservation in all 50 states and in more than 70 countries and territories. Efforts in Indiana include a program on regenerative agriculture and protecting our fresh water resources.
The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation is an international nonprofit organization that protects the natural world through the conservation of invertebrates and their habitats. Visit their resources page or sign up for a webinar.
IFWOA advocates for scientific best practices for management to achieve objectives of clean water, wildlife habitat, soil protection, native species diversity, timber production, recreation, carbon sequestration and many others.
American Farmland Trust is a non-profit organization in the United States with a mission to protect farmland, promote environmentally sound farming practices, and keep farmers on the land.
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management works to implement federal and state regulations to protect human health and the environment while allowing the environmentally sound operations of industrial, agricultural, commercial, and governmental activities vital to a prosperous economy.
The Division of Soil Conservation employs resource specialists that directly assist land users. The resource specialists work through regional Conservation Implementation Teams to help land users assess specific soil and water resource problems, as well as develop and apply appropriate solutions.
DIVISION OF FISH & WILDLIFE
Manages the state's fish and wildlife through regulation of hunting, fishing and trapping. Conducts research and species restoration efforts
DIVISION OF FORESTRY
Supports recreation, timber production, watershed protection, healthy fish and wildlife populations. Provides assistance to landowners with inspections and management plans. State nurseries provide stock for landscaping, windbreaks, fire control, and other uses.
Purdue has many resources for the public including Agriculture and Natural Resource Extension (ANR) Educators who provide research based information for county and state constituents on a variety of topics including: crops, ag business, livestock, natural resource, horticulture, small farms, urban ag, and land conservation.
The Indiana Farm Service Agency serves Indiana farmers and landowners by offering programs and resources to start, expand or maintain farming operations. Reach out to your local USDA Service Center today for more information on how we can assist you.
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