our district

As a sub-division of state government the Porter County Soil & Water Conservation District is governed by a board of five supervisors. Three supervisors are elected to the board and two are appointed. Elections take place at an annual meeting, generally convened in March. 

As residents of Porter County they assure that the projects and activities with which the District is involved address the concerns and needs of local citizens. 

The current board of supervisors consists of Connor Gustafson, Chairman, Tom  Murphy, Vice-Chairman, Greg Birky, Fiscal Officer, Mike Kreiger, Member and Ed Ruge, Member.

Board meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month with the exception of May and October. No meetings are held during these months. Most board meetings are convened at 6 pm, but some meetings in the winter take place earlier in the day.. All are held at the SWCD Office at 2602 Chicago St., Ste. 300-Valparaiso, IN. Please contact the SWCD office at 219-462-7515 ext. 3 or E-mail michelle.benson@in.nacdnet.net if you plan to attend a meeting or would like to be added to an E-mail notification list.   

                  Upcoming  Board Meetings 

                  June 12, 2025-2:15 pm- USDA Service Center, Valparaiso

                  July  15, 2025- 6 pm-USDA Service Center, Valparaiso

                   August 19, 2025- 6 pm USDA Service Center, Valparaiso

                    September 16, 2025- 6 pm USDA Service Center, Valparaiso

                    No meeting convened in October