Locally-driven solutions to natural resource concerns

Bartholomew County SWCD, along with Indiana’s other 91 Soil and Water Conservation Districts, work at the grassroots level in both rural and urban settings.

Events, Sales, and Programs 

MS4 Program

MS4 Program

Blazing Stars CISMA

Blazing Stars CISMA

Fish Sale

Fish Sale

Rain Barrel Cost-Share Program

Rain Barrel Cost-Share Program

Board Meeting-Open Door

Board Meeting-Open Door

Natural Resources Conservation Service

We work closely with NRCS to help landowners gain access to money for conservation practices they want to put on their land.

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Equipment Rental

Drills, straw blower, and box scraper available for rent.  See Rental Equipment page for more details.

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Products for Sale

Rain Barrels, Flags, Plat Books, Trees & Plants (Seasonal) are just a few of the items we have for sale. Visit our Shop for more information.

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The Bartholomew County Soil and Water Conservation District provides quality assistance and education empowering the citizens of Bartholomew County to conserve and protect natural resources.

Contact Us
785 S Marr Rd
Columbus, IN  47201
Office: 812-378-1280 ext. 3
Email: heather.shireman@in.nacdnet.net

February 24, 2017 in News

Same Route. EVERYTIME.

Is it better to drive a different way to the combine/planter every pass?  Or take the same route every time?  Whether it be with a grain cart, a semi, a…

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February 24, 2017 in News

Yield Map Analysis

It is the talk of the coffee shop….….how well did my crop yield?    What better way to prove that you raised 250 bushel corn than a pretty yield map that…

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