Warrick County Soil & Water Conservation

08/20/2026

We were out today with some help from other SWCDs, RITA, and DNR staff to kick some invasive species to the curb!! Some of the invasives we took care of today include multiflora rose, purple loosestrife, callery pear, Asian bush honeysuckle, and autumn olive!
If you’re out and about the next few weeks, take down an invasive or two (preferably as many as you can get😉) Pike County Soil & Water Conservation District Posey County Soil & Water Conservation District Resilient Indiana: Technical Assistance for SWCDs

08/19/2026

Have you received a Local Working Group letter and survey in the mail? If not, the district has additional copies in our office, or just email a request to our gmail account. The deadline is due August 26. If you have received the letter and survey, what are you waiting for? Email your survey to [email protected]
The surveys help the National Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) decide funding for local projects right here in Warrick County. These surveys are your voice for how federal funds are distributed.
Don't skip this opportunity!

08/18/2026

A good time to id Johnson grass and make a plan to eradicate it!

You might drive past Johnson grass (Sorghum halepense) and think, “It’s just grass,” but this aggressive invasive can quickly become a big problem.

Johnson grass spreads through seeds and underground rhizomes, allowing it to form dense stands that crowd out native plants and reduce plant diversity. That means fewer native plants available to support the insects and wildlife that depend on them.

3 ways to identify Johnson grass:

1. Large, open panicle
The seed head is a loose, branching structure that can appear green to reddish-purple, especially when developing.

2. Membranous, fringed ligule
The ligule is found inside the leaf where the leaf blade meets the sheath. Gently pull the leaf blade away from the stem to see it. Johnson grass has a membranous ligule with a fringe of hairs.

3. White midrib
Look for a prominent white or pale stripe running down the center of the leaf.

Know what's growing on your property. Know what you're removing. Help stop invasive plants from spreading!

For more information on invasive species visit sicim.info

08/13/2026

Take advantage of this great workshop by registering at this link https://forms.gle/m2vup1gxBmDb8ab18 or contacting our office at 812-897-2840 ex 3 or [email protected] 🦋🐦😁

08/13/2026

🐄Be sure to register for this informative program about stockmanship with Curt Pate!
Registration is due September 18th!

08/12/2026

🌿Take a look at this great opportunity to learn about managed grazing!🌿

Producers can get first-hand tips from experts on how to incorporate management-intensive grazing techniques during a two-day seminar hosted by Purdue Extension, Indiana Forage Council, and Indiana Beef Cattle Association. This seminar will cover topics on best management practices, including plant identification, forage selection, animal nutritional needs, soil fertility, paddock design, plant-induced disorders, fencing, and watering systems.

This course is designed to help producers successfully run their own operations. It will be held at the Southern Indiana Purdue Ag. Center, 11371 East Purdue Farm Road, August 28-29. The fee is $75, which covers materials, management tools, and refreshments.

The event will be held rain or shine.

08/12/2026

We had the BEST time at the Reclaiming Southwest Soils workshop yesterday! We enjoyed exploring around Big Kate, learning from our incredibly experienced speakers, and the group of people that joined us for this amazing day. This amazing workshop was made possible by a massive group effort by Dubois, Warrick, Gibson, Knox, Pike, and Spencer county SWCDs. Along with the SWCD staff we had NRCS and ISDA staff that picked up any pieces we needed! We hope this day was as memorable for our attendees as it was for us!!!😁⛏

08/08/2026

If you ever see us driving around, this is what it sounds like in the cab!🤣

08/08/2026

One of the office favorites, Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis) is a native shrub that is typically found in wetland areas. 🦆This shrub can be used in a variety of ways including but not limited to wetland restoration, erosion control, pollinator plantings, and landscape plantings. This bush is a MARVELOUS replacement for the invasive Butterfly bush!! Buttonbush is frequented by MANY different native butterfly, bumblebees, and moth species. This species also supports many different duck species in its natural wetland setting. Pintails, Gadwalls, Wood ducks, Shovelers, and more depend on its large quantity of seeds for nutritional meals. Buttonbush does not just stop there, it also supports many songbird species as they provide great nesting habitat with their thickets. You can see many great examples of Buttonbush at Howell Wetlands in Evansville! Buttonbush is a crucial keystone plant for our area, so consider adding one to your landscapes, gardens, habitat plantings, and where ever else you can fit it today! 🤍😍
Read MORE about this super shrub here: https://northernwoodlands.org/outside_story/article/buttonbush-wildlife

08/07/2026

How about more AMAZING native shrubs? Meet Blackhaw (Viburnum prunifolium) this shrub is a study shrub/small tree that is typically 12-15ft tall, but has been reported to reach 30ft in perfect conditions. Blackhaw does great in urban settings, can be pruned to a tree shape, can provide great shrub borders, and so much more. This super shrub has something for all seasons. Spring brings showy bright white flowers, while in summer you can enjoy its dark green foliage and . Come fall those deep green leaves become shades of deep maroon and red, while the plump black fruit fully matures. In the winter it leaves a fun silhouette with some of the berries left hanging for birds through the winter. This shrub supports many different songbirds, gamebirds, mammals, and pollinators. Consider adding Blackhaw to your area to reap its many benefits!🤍🐦🦋