Forest Management Workshop

The Hoosier Heartland RC&D Forestry Committee is sponsoring the 8 week “Forest Management for the Private Woodland Owner” workshop on March 16 through May 4th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Brownsburg Town Hall Building (Eaton Hall), 61 N. Green Street, Brownsburg, IN.  Click here for more information.

2010 EQIP / WHIP Ranking Results

The 2010 EQIP and WHIP priority rankings have been established.  Click here to view the ranking sheet.  Each EQIP and WHIP application will be ranked based on the priorities set forth here.  The higher the resource concern(s) is/are on the sheet will increase the chances the application will be funded.  Because EQIP and WHIP applications are competitive with other counties' rankings, applications do not guarantee funding, even if a high ranking score is achieved.

Are you confused when it comes to conservation programs?

We get a lot of questions regarding program administration.  Common questions include "Where do I take my receipts for a completed project?" and "Where do I go with questions about my waterway design?"  This presentation may help you navigate the maze of conservation program personnel and decide whom you need to contact with questions.

Another great article describes various conservation programs in-depth.  It includes what types of payments can be expected, as well as, resource concerns that are addressed with each program.  Click here for more information.

Highly Erodible Land (HEL) and Wetland Conservation Compliance are two requirements that must be met for any landowner to participate in USDA programs.  This fact sheet gives an overview on how these requirements can be met.

Drainage Tile Mapping

***Update 10/29/09:  Rockies Express Pipeline Co. has supplied the SWCD with PDF maps of tile lines that were encountered during their pipeline construction in the southern part of Johnson County.  These maps contain tile sizes and fittings used to fix tiles that were broken during construction of the pipeline.  We are currently working on getting these maps in a format that can be used with our computer software.  Please check back for more updates.

Do you have maps of drainage tile for your land?  Have you recently installed tile or are you planning on installing tile in the future? Have you recently repaired any tiles? If you answered yes to any of these questions, please call our office.

We are currently working on creating a master private drainage tile map for the county.  We receive a lot of inquiries about tile locations, and unfortunately, record keeping of installed tile has been scarce for many years.

Our office utilizes a mobile GPS mapping system that does not require an ATV or any other vehicle to map tiles, so there is no disturbance to your property.  Just give us a call and we’ll map your tile lines at no cost to you.  Please note that only visible tile trenches, blowholes or repaired areas will be mapped.  We will not attempt to locate old tile that is not visible from the ground.

As we add to our inventory of tile maps, we can create customized maps for landowners with tiles drawn over any number of layers.  We can create maps with tile lines, sizes, material, aerial photos, roads, you name it!  Our maps are free of charge and can be tailored to meet your needs.

We can also create computerized maps from hand-drawn installation maps.

If you would like to create your own maps, we will provide you with the data gathered and a program to use at no cost.

Please call Andy at (317) 736-9540 x103 for a map or to schedule a visit.  Any tile information supplied to our office will be returned after it is entered into our computer.

Conservation Contractors List

If you have a conservation project you would like to complete, and you are looking for a contractor to do the work, please click here for a list of contractors who work in Johnson County.

Rain Barrels

The Johnson County SWCD is now selling rain barrels.  The barrels are recycled plastic and include a downspout diverter kit that works on 3" or 4" downspouts.  The barrels have removable lids that are closed to mosquitoes and debris.  Please click here for more information.  

Please make checks for $100 per barrel, payable to "Johnson County SWCD"

Our mailing address is 550 E Jefferson St., Franklin, IN 46131

Newsletters

The SWCD  newsletter for December is now online.  Please click here for the District's newsletter page.

Conservation Times, the District's newsletter and Watershed Connections, the newsletter for the Indian Creek and Youngs Creek Watershed Projects are now online.

Please click any of the blue links for one of these publications.

Upcoming SWCD Board Meeting
Thursday February 18, 2010

8:30 am

550 E Jefferson St., Franklin