Welcome to our first electronic newsletter!  We are transitioning to electronic only newsletters to save time, paper, and money. This will also allow us to get you info faster with more photos, links, and information. Please add us to your contact list to ensure your newsletter reaches your inbox.

 
 
 

In this issue:

  • Tree Sale
  • River Friendly Farmer
  • LARE Grant
  • Women for the Land
  • Photo Contest
  • 2019 Plat Books
  • Cover Crops on Prevent Plant Acreage
  • We're Hiring
  • Rain on Main
  • Accessible Raised Beds at Noblesville West
 

Upcoming Events:

  • Rain on Main
    August 9-17
  • Indiana Water Summit
    August 14 & 15
    Learn more here.

Native Tree Sale Now Open

The native tree and shrub sale is back and bigger and better than ever. Thirty-nine species are available so there is an option for every area of your property. Each offering will come in a three gallon pot for $28. Online orders are due September 30th and order pick up is Friday October 4th in Noblesville. Watering bags are also available.
(5 gallon Arborvitae are available for $45)

The tree sale is our largest fundraiser.
All proceeds go right back into conservation.

 
 

Amy Jo Farmer Announced as River Friendly Farmer

Since 1999, key conservation and agricultural organizations have sponsored the River Friendly Farmer (RFF) Program. The statewide initiative recognizes farmers, who through good production management practices helps keep Indiana’s rivers, lakes, and streams clean.

 
 

LARE Grant Received for Stony Creek

The Soil and Water Conservation District along with 2 neighborhoods, James Place and Wellington Northeast in Noblesville have been discussing what could be done with Stoney Creek to help reduce erosion and to recreate the flowing stream that once flowed from Greenfield Avenue down to White River. After investigating and talking with experts, it was suggested that the quality urban habitat and stream conditions were well suited to investigate the issue more closely.   With the awarded $40,000 grant through the Lake and River Enhancement, an engineering feasibility study will help determine the best course of action to address the stream bank issues, downcutting issues, and the influence from low head dams in the area. 

 

2019 Plat Books are now available!

Stop by the office or order online.

 

Important Disaster Relief Available for Prevented Planted Acres

If you are still in a situation where you have an unplanted field, it is not too late to do something, and particularly, plant a cover crop.  The federal guidelines, potential cost share, crop insurance considerations, etc., have all seemed to evolve almost daily, but we've assembled the latest info for you.

 

Women for the Land Program a Success

The Women4theLand Conservation workshop on Organic Certification and Small Farm Diversity was held in June. Women farmland owners gathered from near and far to learn about the Organic Certification process, in addition to the ins-and-outs of running a small farm operation.

 

White River
1st Place Youth Division
Miaya Owen "White River Ripple"

Photo Contest Winners

In the 6th year of our photo contest a record number of entries were received in the 2019 contest under the categories "The White River" and "Beneficial Insects". 

1st place photos came from Heather Sutton (adult) and Thomas Holden (youth) in the insect category and Amber Smith (adult) and Miaya Owen (youth) in the White River category.  Check out the winners and all photos on our website.

We're Hiring

Conservation Technician and Outreach Assistant
Part time, 28 hours a week
Assist with field work and outreach/education efforts.  Click here to learn more and apply.

Many thanks to Jenny Banks for her year of service in this role. She has moved on to the Indiana Wildlife Federation as their Sustainable Trails Coordinator. We're happy we will still get to work with her on White River projects.

Painted rain barrels return to Carmel starting August 9th! View the barrels displayed along Main Street from the 9th-16th and at the Farmers Market on the 17th. 

New this year, place bids from anywhere with the online platform.

Check out RainonMain.com to see the barrels and place a  bid!

 

Partnership Leads to Accessible Raised Beds At Noblesville West

In 2018, Noblesville West Middle School science teacher and Garden Club sponsor Emily Crapnell and the HCSWCD partnered to design, build, and install a fully accessible raised bed. The raised bed was designed to be long lasting and entirely usable by person with a physical disability. The beds are in action this season!

 
 

Affiliate Members

Affiliate membership dollars support conservation and education in our county! Join us in thanking these great supporters!

Affiliate levels are available for all personal and business budgets. Visit our affiliate membership page to see how you can support your SWCD.

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Hamilton County SWCD
1717 Pleasant St., Suite 100 | Noblesville, Indiana  46060
3177732181 | soil.water@hamiltoncounty.in.gov

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