The Pulaski County Soil & Water Conservation District (S.W.C.D.) is a government subdivision of the state and a public body exercising public powers. S.W.C.D’s functions include
- providing information about soil, water, and related natural resource conservation;
- identifying and prioritizing local soil- and water-resource concerns; and
- connecting land users to sources of education, technical assistance, and financial assistance to implement conservation practices and technologies.
The mission of the Pulaski County S.W.C.D. is to conserve, improve, and sustain the appropriate use of our natural resources. Current issues faced 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.
S.W.C.D. serves the people “downstream” to improve quality of life by protecting natural resources for the present and the future.
Board of SupervisorsThe Pulaski County S.W.C.D. is governed by a board of five supervisors. Three are elected, and two are appointed by the State Soil Conservation Board upon the recommendation of the elected S.W.C.D. leadership. Elections take place at an annual meeting that is publicly advertised shortly after the first of the year. Any attending taxpayers of the county may vote. District supervisors are guided by the Indiana District Law, Indiana Code 14-32-5-1.
Board meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 8:30 a.m. E.T. at the U.S.D.A. office, 309 Northwest Street, Winamac. The public is welcome to attend these meetings.
| Officers President: Niki Clemons (’27) Vice-Pres.: Kevin Podell (’26) Secretary: Steve Cotner (’28) Members Staff |
Affiliate Members Ace Hardware Alliance BankDr. Rex and Nancy Allman David and Amy Bailey Kenny Becker Frank Boardman The Budd Agency Michael Capouch Clemons Seed & Supply Steve and Mary Cotner C.F.S. E.F. Home & Co./A. Haschel 1st Source Bank Fritz Black Sand Farms Franklin and Delores Furr Gerlach Farms Good Oil Company | Affiliate Members cont. Vernon and Vera Gillum Greenmark Equipment Gutwein Popcorn Co. Ron Heater Howard Conner Farms Hintz Farms, Inc. Steve Kasten Keller Advisory Group Mick Perry Kevin and Kim Podell Pond View Golf Club Prairieland Farms Tom and Barb Rausch Tom Roth Sand County Ag, LLC Sanders Steve and Dana Sommers |
Affiliate Members
Pulaski County S.W.C.D. programs depend on donations from individual and business members. The following are some of the ways funds generated through affiliate memberships help to support the district: tours, school visits, award programs, library materials, education materials and supplies, adult and youth workshops and field days, and various other adult and youth educational programs. With the support of affiliate members, S.W.C.D. is able to reach and to educate more than 3,000 adults and youth.
As you look to become a new member or to renew your membership, please be reminded that you will receive an invitation to the S.W.C.D. annual banquet and will be listed in the Pulaski County S.W.C.D. annual report and online. All members will be listed in the program at the banquet and receive a special thank-you from the Board during the business meeting.
Please help S.W.C.D. to make a difference in Pulaski County by establishing or renewing your affiliate membership. Any contribution helps to further conservation programs and projects.
