Welcome to the Crawford County Soil and Water          Conservation District Website 

The Crawford County Soil and Water Conservation District was organized in 1948 by a referendum vote of county landowners according to and under the provisions of Indiana Soil Conservation Act of 1937.

 

The District was organized by a majority of farmers in Crawford County.  They recognized the need to apply new and proven soil conservation practices to prevent erosion and conserve the soil, water, and related land resources.  They visited various groups and organizations, such as County and District Farm Bureau, Veterans Agriculture classes and extension meetings to discuss the feasibility and chance of getting a district in Crawford County.  A referendum voting was held in 1948 with 1,654 votes cast and 98.4% of these were in favor of forming a District.

 

The Crawford County Soil & Water Conservation District, a unit of local government, is a legal subdivision of State Government responsible under state law for leadership in the conservation and development of soil, water, and related resources in the county.  It is an independent body formed under and subject only to the Indiana Soil & Water Conservation District Law.  It is organized by farmers and governed by five local Supervisors – two appointed by the State Soil Conservation Committee and three elected by the farmers.  The Supervisors meet 12 times a year and attend other meetings in and out of the county.

 

The District works with individuals, citizen groups, and local agencies to prevent resource problems, correct existing soil and water problems, and help plan county’s natural resources within resource capabilities.  They analyze needs and develop a long range plan aimed at solving soil and water conservation problems.

 

MAJOR OBJECTIVES OF SWCD ARE:

 

*       To provide the guidance, coordination, and assistance to

         landowners and the general public to facilitate an effective

         program of conserving and developing our human and natural

         resources.

 

*       To encourage maximum efficiency in the use of our existing

         natural resources, improve the general economy of Crawford

         County, and elevate the standard of living and create an

         awareness of our natural resources limitations to the people.

 

*       To develop an understanding and responsibility of individuals and

         organizations of their role in carrying out the practices of

         conservation for today and in the future.

 

 

       Contact us at:  rhonda.crecelius@in.nacdnet.net  

                                                          

 

 

 

 

MISSION STATEMENT

 

The Crawford County Soil and Water Conservation District

will provide guidance, coordination and technical assistance through

an effective conservation program that educates and assists the public,

land users and local units of government in sustaining our soil,

water and related natural resources.