The St. Joseph County Soil and Water Conservation District offers programs to any school/group located within St. Joseph County, often for free. The District believes that conservation education extends to all ages and that students can develop an understanding of conservation at an early age and hopefully carry those lessons with them throughout their lives.
Whether you have a large country lot, a suburban yard, or a tiny plot in the city, you can help protect the environment and add beauty and interest to your surroundings. Backyard conservation refers to a number of different practices you can establish on your property. The practices include native vegetation plantings, buffer strips, wetland restoration, composting, nutrient management, chemical use reduction, erosion control, and water quality protection.
Stormwater & Urban Conservation – Including Rule 5/MS4 Permitting
The St. Joseph County Soil and Water Conservation District’s primary responsibility under state law is to promote the wise use of soil, water, and related natural resources. Soil erosion, and the resulting sedimentation, is one of our main resource concerns.
Stormwater & Urban Conservation information and resources, including:
SWCD Staff Contacts
Submission ~ Contacts for St. Joseph County
Plan Submission ~ SWPPP or SWQMP? Rule 5 or Rule 13/MS4?
Michiana Stormwater Partnership
Construction Site Information (Including Rule 5/MS4 Permitting)
