Morgan County Soil & Water Conservation District

05/26/2026

There is still time to RSVP for this informational presentation, though it is not required! Give us a call at 765-349-2060

05/21/2026

RESCHEDULED NOT CANCELLED! Due to increased water levels, we have decided to reschedule the Hoosier Riverwatch workshop that was previously scheduled for this evening to the evening of June 1st!

❓What to expect:
🌳Learn how to evaluate stream habitat
🧐Find and identify macroinvertebrates within the stream
🫗Perform basic water quality testing
💦Take measurements and reading to determine stream flow and velocity.
😁HAVE A GREAT TIME!
If you haven't already registered and would like to come, let us know through this quick registration form: https://tinyurl.com/may2026HRW

05/07/2026

05/01/2026

EDITED POST:
RESCHEDULED NOT CANCELLED! Due to increased water levels, we have decided to reschedule the Hoosier Riverwatch workshop that was previously scheduled for this evening to the evening of June 1st!

❓What to expect:
🌳Learn how to evaluate stream habitat
🧐Find and identify macroinvertebrates within the stream
🫗Perform basic water quality testing
💦Take measurements and reading to determine stream flow and velocity.
😁HAVE A GREAT TIME!
If you haven't already registered and would like to come, let us know through this quick registration form: https://tinyurl.com/may2026HRW

We are holding another Hoosier Riverwatch Stream Sampling Event at Pioneer Park in Mooresville! Please register here to join us and learn more about stream health in Morgan County! https://tinyurl.com/MAY2026HRW

04/29/2026

Celebrate Stewardship Week With us! Soil is Where it ALL Begins!

The incredible power of soil supports life in all its forms. Soil is not just the ground we walk on. It is the starting point for healthy food, clean water, thriving habitats, and resilient communities. From backyard gardens to forests and city parks, everything begins with what is beneath our feet.

Soil does a lot more than grow plants. It holds water, cycles nutrients, and provides homes for billions of living organisms that help keep nature in balance. It keeps roots in place, helps prevent flooding, and supports wildlife and people alike. The trees in our neighborhoods, the food on our tables, and the natural places we love all depend on healthy soils.

Conservation districts across the country work every day to protect this vital resource. Through education, technical support, and local partnerships, they help landowners and communities keep soil healthy, productive, and resilient. Districts also provide free educational resources to schools, families, and community groups to inspire the next generation of soil stewards and help people of all ages connect with conservation in meaningful ways. Whether it is helping farmers manage erosion or supporting school gardens in town, conservation districts lead the way in caring for the land.

When we take care of soil, we are taking care of everything it supports. That is why soil is where it all begins.

Held annually since 1955 from the last Sunday in April through the first Sunday in May, Stewardship Week unites communities in celebrating and protecting our natural resources. Conservation districts and their partners host workshops, field visits, and community events to promote soil health, water quality, and pollinator habitats.

This week we are celebrating soil by teaching students at John R Wooden the importance role of soil in filtering our water! HOW WILL YOU CELEBRATE?

04/21/2026

The Soil & Water conservation District still has lots of red and white pine tree seedlings for free at the fairgrounds! Here till 6 pm or we run out!!

04/20/2026

NO NEED TO ORDER AHEAD OF TIME! Just come tomorrow and choose from the remaining selection! THANK YOU TO Peggy Mazelin Mayfield FOR DONATING THE WHITE PINE TREES FOR THIS EVENT! These will be given out on a first come, first served basis and we will be there until 6 pm or until we are out of trees! You will be able to take home several trees if you wish as long as we have them left!

04/18/2026

Lots of volunteers here at Old Town Waverly Park ready to get your tree order together for you if you haven’t picked it up yet! We will be here til 1 pm but would prefer you to come before 12:30 if possible. We have a waiting list for the left overs and orders not picked up.

02/04/2026

Many of the residents in Morgan County maintain their own private wells. This post contains some very good information and resources for those residents.