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Our Purpose
Our Purpose
The Porter County Soil & Water Conservation District was established in 1952 per Indiana Code 14-32 .
The purpose of a Soil and Water Conservation District, or SWCD (also referred to simply as a district), is to provide information about soil, water and related natural resource conservation; identify and prioritize local soil and water resource concerns; and connect land users to sources of educational, technical and financial assistance, to implement conservation practices and technologies. Ultimately our goal is to have a positive social impact and reduce the degradation of our natural resources.
L-R 2026 Porter County Soil & Water Board Members and Associates: Greg Birky, Brent Jarnecke, Connor Gustafson, Dean Morrow, Jim Lambert, Ed Ruge, Jim Kreiger and Adam Easter
The Porter County Soil & Water Conservation District board is comprised of three elected members and two appointed members. All are citizens of Porter County and have an interest in the proper management of our natural resources.
Population : 168,404
Population : 168,404
Total Area (ac) : 267,560
Total Area (ac) : 267,560
Agricultural (ac) : 122,523 (46%)
Agricultural (ac) : 122,523 (46%)
The Porter County SWCD develops a strategic plan every 5 years to set new goals.
The Porter County SWCD develops a strategic plan every 5 years to set new goals.
Business Plan 2022 PDF.pdfAnnual Report for 2025 PDF Final.pdfAnnual Report for the year 2025
Annual Report for the year 2025
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