Martin County Soil & Water Conservation District

06/09/2026

Congrats to local DNR Conservation Officer Tony Mann on receiving the Tom Gallagher Award for Tree Stand Safety Awareness from the International Hunter Education Association!

Indiana Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division announced two of its employees were honored with national awards during the 2026 International Hunter Education Association U.S.A. (IHEA?USA) Meeting and Training held this past week in Glendale, Arizona. Indiana Hunter Education Coord...

06/08/2026

Pasture ecology workshop at SIPAC in northern Dubois County, on June 24th. All day training, $40, must register by June 14th.

To register online go to https://mms.indianabeef.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?org_id=INBC&eventid=206301

06/05/2026

The Indiana Pesticide Clean Sweep Pesticide Disposal Program designed to collect and dispose of suspended, canceled, banned, unusable, opened, unopened or just unwanted pesticides (herbicides, insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, miticides, etc.). This disposal service is free of charge up to 250 pounds per participant. Over 250 pounds there will be a $3.00 per pound charge. This is a great opportunity for you to legally dispose of unwanted products at little or no cost.

Our closest locations this year will be:
August 18, 2026: Gibson County
Superior Ag, 150 West 1200 South, Rochester, IN 46975
August 20, 2026: Jackson County
Premier Ag, 6905 North CR 400 East, Cortland, IN 47274

Participant forms must be submitted ahead of time, for details visit

The pesticide section of OISC is charged with the administration and enforcement of Indiana pesticide laws.

06/04/2026

Last Fall we planted native pollinator seeds at the office with the help from our Resilient Indiana: Technical Assistance for SWCDs. Our first flowers (Black-Eyed Susan) have started to bloom. Hoping for more soon but some take much longer to establish their roots. Worth the wait! 💚🌻

06/04/2026

05/28/2026

Grazing Bites June 2026 💚

05/27/2026

Did you know your septic tank should be pumped every 3–5 years to help prevent costly system failures?

The Lower East Fork White River Watershed 319 Grant is offering discounted septic tank pump outs for eligible residents within the watershed area! Reimbursements are available after service is completed by a Registered Septic Pumper.

Not sure if you qualify or live within the watershed? Contact Watershed Coordinator Julie Loehr at 812-779-7924 (call or text) or email [email protected] for more information!

Send a message to learn more

05/27/2026

Do you have a wetland easement? FREE learning opportunity💚

05/27/2026

Educational and fun training 💚