The St. Joseph County Soil and Water Conservation Partnership is concerned with the conservation of natural resources; soil, water, plants and animals. We are here to provide technical, educational and financial assistance of you resource concerns. Please contact our office and we will be happy to assist you!
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View copies of the "Conservation Kaleidoscope" Issue
2008
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June 16 SWCD Monthly Board Meeting - 7:00 A.M. @ Farm Bureau Building Meeting
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June 21 South Bend Eco Fest - 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Eco Fest will Be located
along the St. Joseph River at the East Race River-Walk & Colfax St. Bridge
near the Fire Arts Building.
July 4 Independence Day - Office Closed
July 21 SWCD Monthly Board Meeting - 7:00 P.M. @ Farm Bureau Building Meeting
Room
July 28 - August 2 St. Joseph County 4-H Fair
August 18 SWCD Monthly Board Meeting - 7:00 P.M. @ Farm Bureau Building Meeting
Room
September 1 Labor Day - Office Closed
September 15 SWCD Monthly Board Meeting - 7:00 A.M. @ Farm Bureau Building Meeting
Room
There are always changes to the schedule, so check regularly.
Become An Affiliate Member
The St. Joseph County Soil and Water Conservation District continues to grow and expand into new areas every year. This growth is possible because of the continued financial support of our Affiliate Members. As an SWCD Affiliate Member, you become part of the continued success that we achieve within the community in natural resource conservation and education. Affiliate Memberships are $20 and you receive a certificate, copies of our District Newsletter "Conservation Kaleidoscope" (quarterly) and an Annual Report. Your support will go directly to the future of conservation in our county.
What Can You Do To Help the SWCD?
**Join Today*
Associate Supervisor - This is where most people begin their journey with the SWCD. New associates are approved by the board. The St. Joseph County SWCD believes in the committee process. Committees are made up of both Associates and Supervisors. The committees then bring recommendations to the board for approval.
Supervisor - This is the official voting voice of the SWCD. These five volunteers are drawn from the list of Associate Supervisors. Three are elected at the SWCD's annual meeting in January. Two are appointed by the three. Elected supervisors must own 10 acres of land in the county.
How much time is involved?
Monthly Meetings - The SWCD meets the 3rd Monday of the month at varying times. Meetings generally last 1.5 hours.
Committee Meetings - Generally held before the monthly meeting. Most last about 30 minutes. Depending on the committee, one to six times per year.
Supervisor - Generally meets an extra 4 times per year.
Events - Tree sales, science alive, 4-H fair and other events can add 10 to 20 extra hours per year.
If you are interested in the St. Joseph County SWCD please give us a call at (574) 291-7444 ext. 3 or send us an email at troy.manges@IN.nacdnet.net.