Howard County Soil & Water Conservation District

10/03/2026

Grab a jacket and come see us in about an hour! Open today 9am-12pm

10/03/2026

More salt isn’t always better! One mug full of salt is all that you need for a standard 20 ft long driveway or 10 sidewalk squares. Salt dissolves into the space around it, and that reaction is what melts the ice. When salt crystals are piled on top of each other, they can’t dissolve, and so the reaction that melts the ice can’t happen. One mug full of salt (about 12 ounces) is the perfect amount to allow the salt to dissolve and melt the ice on your driveway! Stay tuned for the quiz at the end of Stormwater Awareness Week, the first 20 people that pass the quiz will win this complimentary salt mug!

10/01/2026

Did you know, October is National Pork Month or otherwise known as Porktober!

09/30/2026

Hoosier Riverwatch: Thirty Years of Citizen Science Strengthens Indiana’s Watersheds. Read more: https://ordspub.epa.gov/ords/grts/f?p=109:1225::::1225:P1225_SS_SEQ:2336

09/30/2026

07/09/2026

06/17/2026

Before you pick those “pretty red berries”… here’s what you need to know.

Wineberry may look like a delicious foraging find, but it’s actually an invasive shrub that spreads aggressively into forests, field edges, and backyards across Indiana.

Wineberry forms dense thickets that crowd out native plants, reduce wildlife habitat, and make it harder for birds, pollinators, and small mammals to find the food and shelter they rely on. Once it gets established, it spreads aggressively and becomes difficult to remove.

The good news is that you don’t have to give up delicious homegrown berries to make a better choice for your yard. Indiana has several native berry‑producing shrubs that support wildlife, stay in balance with local ecosystems, and still give you that yummy summer harvest.

Make sure each species is native to your county by searching it here👉https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/

Small planting choices at home really do add up. Choosing native berry shrubs helps protect Indiana’s natural areas while giving you a healthier, more resilient landscape.

05/14/2026

05/04/2026

WE WILL BE CLOSED ON ELECTION DAY, MAY 5, 2026

05/04/2026

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