Vision & Mission
The Pulaski County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) is a government subdivision of the state and a public body exercising public powers. Our functions include:
- Providing information about soil, water, and related natural resource conservation.
- Identifying and prioritizing local soil and water resource concerns.
- Connecting land users to sources of education, technical, and financial assistance to implement conservation practices and technologies.
The mission of the Pulaski County SWCD is to conserve, improve, and sustain the appropriate use of our natural resources. The current issues we face in Pulaski County include controlling wind and water erosion, protecting water quality and water quantity, maintaining adequate and safe drainage, promoting wise land use, and developing and promoting reasonable wildlife management.
We serve the people “downstream” to improve the quality of life by protecting natural resources for the present and for the future.
Board & Affiliate Members
Our District is governed by a board of five supervisors. Three are elected and two are appointed by the State Soil Conservation Board upon the recommendations of the elected SWCD leadership in our county. Elections take place at our annual meeting that is publicly advertised shortly after the first of the year. Any attending taxpayers in the county may vote. The District Supervisors are guided by the Indiana District Law, Indiana Code IC 14-32-5-1.
Board Meetings are held at the USDA Service Center. The public is welcome!
Board Members
Chair – Niki Clemmons
Vice Chair – Kevin Podell
Secretary – Paul Kline
Supervisor – Steve Cotner
Supervisor – Steve Kasten
Affiliate Members
Dawn Williamson
Shellie Cooper
Franklin and Delores Furr
Tom & Barb Rausch
Cynthia Earley
Rex Allman
Ron Heater
Mike Perry
Tony Kasten
Vernon & Vera Gillum
Frank Boardman
Lone Pine Outdoors
Barry Von Tobel
