Welcome to the St. Joseph County Soil and Water Conservation Partnership!

The St. Joseph County Soil and Water Conservation Partnership is comprised of two government agencies, working together to help landowners protect our country's natural resources. The partnership consists of:

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)

This federal agency is the leader in conservation of natural resources.  NRCS offers technical and financial assistance for implementation of conservation systems.

St. Joseph County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD)

As a subdivision of state government, your SWCD provides leadership through the locally led process, to address natural resource needs.

Our Missions

USDA-NRCS

To help people manage, conserve and enhance natural resources for present and future generations through education, public information, leadership, technical assistance and development of innovative programs.

St. Joseph County SWCD

To provide guidance and education to the youth and adults of St. Joseph County and to administer programs to preserve, protect and improve soil , water, air, plant and animal resources for future generations.

Contact Information

Telephone

(574) 291-7444 ext. 3

FAX

(574) 291-0284

Postal address

5605 US 31 South, Suite 4 

South Bend, IN 46614

Electronic mail

General Information: troy.manges@in.nacdnet.net
Webmaster: troy.manges@in.nacdnet.net