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AGENDASTATE SOIL CONSERVATION BOARD MEETING

1:00 pm Tuesday, March 13,2012Hamilton County 4H Grounds

Noblesville, Indiana

I. 1:00 PM: Call to OrderII. Approve Minutes of January 2012

III. Clean Water Indianaa. Budget Update-Jerod Chew

a. Grants Committeeb. CREP Update-Jon Manglesc. Grants Update-Jennifer Pinkston

IV. Soil and Water Conservation Districtsa. Temporary Supervisor Appointments-Jennifer Pinks}~;m,;11i;;11;;;;;:;;

a. Hancock Countyb. Pike Countyc. Lake Countyd. Delaware Countye. Owen County (2 Appointments)

V. SSCB Board Reports and Discussiona. SSCB Chairman's Report - LaQ:)'",Cl lemens

VI. ISDA Reportsa. Technical Support Update -Je;I~;~%~~~;W>b. District Support Update -Jim La",<::;:;.";;;,,

c. Water Quality Update - Jon Mangles;~:;;

d. Accountability ::ln~~(W;:~~~'~i~i~~[~~r~:~e. Agriculture ~§ r 'hl'IhF;;;;;:

VII. Conservation ';;;;;$;:;;:));§)i;);?

a. IASWCD r 1 t;:SlUt'4k;i~,}"'I~IJUl

b. NRCSc.d.e.f.g.

VIII. Public Comul(fij1t;IX. Next Meeting: ~~~;~i;'i;,

X. Adjourn

***PLEASE NOTE***

This agenda is in DRAFT FORM. Open Door Law does not prohibit the public agency from changing or adding to itsagenda during the meeting.

Clean Water Indiana Spending Plan FY12 Budget Spent Balance

Appropriation

Reserve

Allotment $ 3,593,348.00

Staffing $ 636,947.00 $ 553,875.55 $ 83,071.45

4 DSS, 4 CREP RS, 1 CREP PM, 1 Admin $ - $

Anticipated Staffing cost $ 281,113.00 $ 312,323.13 $ (31,210.13)

CREP $ 660,000.00 $ 510,539.00 $ 149,461.00

AFR $ 920,000.00 $ 912,656.00 $ 7,344.00 Ohio is receiving $2656

CCSI $ 89,000.00 $ 89,000.00 $

SSCB Anticipated travel $ 11,000.00 $ 3,500.00 $ 7,500.00 budgeted for other meetings/events

SWCAP/Reti ree $ 83,095.00 $ 83,095.00 $

DSSIT $ 4,800.00 $ 4,604.95 $ 195.05

DSSADMIN $ 12,240.00 $ 701.91 $ 11,538.09 DSS vehicle costs charged to Soils

SSCB Travel $ 5,000.00 $ 11,958.88 $ (6,958.88) Some DSS travel used from this category

2 ADDITIONAL WLEB STAFF $ - $

Business Plan Implementation $ - $ 18,000.00 $ (18,000.00) Funds were originally budgeted from grants category

Funds for Easements $ - $

BALANCE FOR GRANTS $ 890,153.00 $ 828,000.00 $ 62,153.00

I$ 265,093.58 IBalance Remaning

Grants Committee Warren Baird Bill Mann Brett Glick

Clean Water Indiana 2012 Grant Committee Proposal

The State Soil Conservation Board approved $890,000 for Clean Water Indiana grants in fiscal year 2012. In

October 2011, the SSCB approved funding 16 proposals totaling $828,000. Due to lesser amounts being spent on

other programs and initiatives, the SSCB has $260,000 available for a second round of grants. The Grants

Committee proposes to continue funding grants from applications submitted in the fall, with some

modifications. (See Table 1)

Table 1

Recommended Funding

Additional $20K added to

$40K reduced grant last

Dubois Crawford, Gibson, Orange, Pike Spencer $ 20,000,00 fall Cover Crop/Vincennes University rain garden/barrel



Johnson Morgan $ 20,000,00 fall conservation BMPs



Washington Lawrence, Martin, Orange $ 20,000.00 fall BMPs in karst area

Fulton White $ 40,000.00 CREP/Cover Crop-hiring contractor.

Delaware Madison, Randolph, Blackford $ 40,000.00 OFN/CRE~

Clay Vigo $ 10,000.00 cover crops, field border and rain simulator

Crawford Harrison Perry $ 40,000.00 pasture planting

Howard Carroll, Clinton, Madison, Tippecanoe, Tipton $ 60,000.00 research project

General Soil Health Demonstration equipment (demo kits, rain $10,000 ITotal $260,000.00

~The Grants Committee is also recommending obligating $10,000 for equipment and demonstration kits to assist

Soil and Water Conservation Districts with educational and outreach events.

Proposal AmountCalculated from Pg 3-5 40,000

1574-223-3220 ext 3

ILOiS Mann, Office ManagerI Contact Name/I Title

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2012 Clean Water Indiana Watershed Grant ProgramApplicationAdministering SWCD I_FU_LT_O_N _

Grantee Address

Street Address 11252 E 100 S

City,State,Zip IRochester, IN 46975

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Email [email protected]

TargetWatershed(s)

Tippecanoe River Watershed Participating Who P I k' & F IDistricts Ite, u as I u ton

ProjectTitle and

"COVER CROP COST SHARE and CREP PROMOTION"This project will focus on providing cost share assistance to land owners/land users to address Soil Quality Degradationand Water Quality Impairments. Technical assistance from NRCS District Conservationists and ISDA Resource Specialists

Description will be utilized. This additional on-site agronomic and/or other technical assistance to land owners and land managersPlease note: text will help them plan and implement best management practices and technologies that will reduce erosion andlimited to sediment and/or improve nutrient management. The Resource Specialists will help land users understand whatapproximately conservation program assistance is available to address resource concerns and help them apply for conservation180 words program assistance through CREP. The goals ofthis three (3) year project are to get conservation on the ground

through planting of cover crops, and to expand CREP in the Tippecanoe River Watershed. CREP promotion supportscurrent state and national priority initiatives, and we will engage the Indiana Conservation Partners (lCP), The NatureConservancy (TNC) and others as partners in this project.

Briefly Describethe role eachdistrict listedabove will playin the project /initiative.Please note: textlimited toapproximately580 words

Districts partnering in this project are White, Pulaski and Fulton, however, CREP promotion will not be limited to thesecounties. Each district in the 14 county Tippecanoe River Watershed will be invited and encouraged to submit thenatural resource concerns for their county and will be encouraged to use the ISDA Resource Specialists for one-on-onepersonal assistance in contacting land users about the benefits of CREP. White, Pulaski and Fulton County SWCD's willbe contributing to the project through local outreach, staff hours, record keeping, and program assistance in theirrespective counties. The advantage of Fulton County being the lead district in this project is that the CREP Leader andCREP Administrator for the Tippecanoe River Watershed both work out of the Fulton County office.Federal and State matching funds directly related to the CREP portion of this project are available, including but notlimited to: Cost share at 50% of eligible reimbursable practice establishment costs; Practice incentive payments;Signing incentive payments; and Annual rental payments and maintenance fees.The CWI funds requested will be primarily for cover crop cost-share, to prOVide assistance to farmers in White, Pulaski,and Fulton Counties to plant or fly-on cover crops, thus decreasing loss of top soil due to erosion, the depletion oforganic matter, as well as soil compaction and other soil biology impacts that degrade soil quality.

Why was this watershed/region selected? Please provide a description of the water quality concerns that will beaddressed by this project. Please note: text limited to approximately 380 words

With corn prices soaring, we continue to see more and more fields planted in corn during the summer and more empty erodiblefields in the late fall, winter and early spring. Cover crops will go a long way in reducing soil erosion in the White, Pulaski andFulton Counties. These counties are all located within the Tippecanoe River Watershed. Funding will be used primarily to costshare on cover crop applications in the three-county area.

The Tippecanoe River Watershed was selected for the CREP portion of this project because there are avariety of resourceconcerns that include: surface water quality, ground water quality, and threatened and endangered species. Approximately 24percent (524 miles) of streams within the watershed have identified impairments. Excessive amounts of sediments, nutrients, andbacteria degrade the water quality. The watershed has over 500,000 acres of soils with a high leaching index (>10) which allowscontaminants on the land surface to be carried easily into the ground water. Promotion of CREP practices and cost-sharing oncover crops will improve soil and water quality significantly by applying proven conservation practices to the land.

Has a water quality management plan been developed or is it in development for the watershed(s) listed above?

YES~ Please provide the name of the plan and who

developed it.

Tippecanoe River Strategic Plan, developed byTNC

The partner funds shown under the cost-share category each of the three years is the estimated farmers' portion of thecost of planting or flying on cover crops. A minimum of 50% match will be required of participating farmers. Grantfunds may be shared between the districts through cooperative agreements developed locally.

Please describe Cost-share will be provided to interested producers for planting or fly-on of cover crops in White, Pulaski and Fultonhow requested Counties. Historically, there are more producers requesting cost share assistance than our SWCD's have been able tofunds will be proVide. With funding through CWI, the cover crops that are so beneficial to our land and water will be increased inutilized in Cost this area of the Tippecanoe River Watershed. Producers will submit applications for cost-share and upon approval ofShare / their respective County SWCD, will be awarded a per-acre cost-share amount. NRCS will continue to promote coverIncentives / crops through EQIP, however, CWI grant funds will be used where growers have an interest in cover crops and are notDemonstrations funded by EQIP.Category.Please note: textlimited toapproximately360 words

Please describehow requestedfunds will beutilized inProfessional/TechnicalAssistanceCategory.Please note: textlimited toapproximately260 words

White, Pulaski, and Fulton County SWCD's are proud to be partnering on this project, and we expect little to no fundsto be spent on technical assistance, leaVing the funding for actual cost share assistance, where it is most needed.Our ISDA Resource Specialists will make one-on-one contacts with landowners/land managers whose land might beeligible for one or more CREP practices. TNC has already invested significant funding and technical resources in thewatershed, and will partner as a source of information for the project. NRCS district conservationists in each county willbe utilized for technical expertise and to prepare the actual CREP contracts. The CREP Leader and CREP Administrator,both in Fulton County, will be available to assist in completing and processing contracts and payments.

Cost Share/Incentives/DemonstrationsYear 1

Amount Requested 113350

District/Partner Expense Type Requested CWIDistrict Funds District In-Kind Partner Funds Partner In-Kind

list administering SWCD First cost-share, incentives, Fundsdemonstrations

I Fulton Ilcost-share I $4,450.00 I $100.00 II $400.00 I $4,450.00 I $400.00

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I White Ilcost=share $4,450. $100.00 I $400.00 I $4,450.00 I $400.00

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lprogram assistance I $100.00 II $400.00II

program assistance I $100.00 II $400.00i

Iprogram assistance I $100.00 II $400.00

I(NRCS &ISDA assist) Iprogram assistance I 12000

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District/Partner Expense Type Requested CWIDistrict Funds District In-Kind Partner Funds Partner In-Kindcontract Le. agronomic,

FundsUst administering SWCD First technicai, program assistance

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I Pulaski Iprogram assistance I $100.00 II $400.00

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Please provide a description of practices and an estimate of what will be implemented during the life of the project.*Note: Reporting of accomplishments is to be done on the 2012 CWI Grant report form on SharePoint.

Practice Type/Description Year 1 (acres/number) Year 2 (acres/number) Year 3 (acres/number) Amount

ICP-2 Permanent Native Grass1300 i 1200 I

ICP-3AHardwood Tree Planting I II IIICP4D Permanent Wildlife Habitat

I I 1 ,I/CP22 Riparian Buffer I I I I

ICP21 Filter Strips 150 I IICP23 1 23A1 31 Wetland projects 150 I i I I 50

Please give an estimate ofthe number of demonstrations, on-farm plots, and rental equipment acres which will beaccomplished during the life of the project. *Note: Reporting of accomplishments is to be done on the 2012 (WI Grantreport form on SharePoint.

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Please give an estimate of the agronomicl professionall and/or technical assistance which will be accomplished during thelife of the project. *Note: Reporting of accomplishments is to be done on the 2012 (WI Grant report form on SharePoint.

Professional Assistance(Agronomic1 Technical l Program Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Amount

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Please list the partnering district's chairman name(s) below. By entering the names, you agree each districthas reviewed the proposal and is in full support of this project and will support it as outlined above.

Oi"'ict Name IFultonChairman Name Matt Harsh

Olstric, Name IpUlasklChairman Name Paul Kline

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Optional spacefor additionalinformationabout expensetypes (pages 3-5)or otherapplicant infoPlease note: textlimited toapproximately780 words

2012 Clean Water Indiana Watershed Grant ProgramApplicationAdministering SWCD IDelaware County SWCD

Grantee Address

Contact Name/! Title Debra Carpenter, District Coordinator

ITelephone 1765=747-5531,ext.3

Street Address 13641N BriarV\lood Lane

City,State,Zip I~uncie, IN ~7304

~6~~~i~~r~:a~;~~r~jY I~ayne Bothel

Email [email protected]' Proposal Amount

Calculated from Pg 3-540,000

TargetWatershed(s)

Upper White (Muncie Creek, Buck Creek, KillbuckCreek, Prairie Creek Reservoir, Stoney Creek),Mississinewa (Pike Creek,Halfway Creek,Headwaters), Pipe Creek, Duck Creek, GeistReservoir-Fall Creek, Big Lick Creek

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On-Farm Network Specialist / CREP support staff, Upper White River Watershed

The CREP support prOVided by the staff member above will include development of promotional material (this personhas a degree in Graphic Design from BSU), holding training workshops for USDA and SWCD staff members to teachpromotional methods and to inform of the benefits CREP has to offer, and attending field days and workshops in thearea to promote the program.

An On-Farm Network Group was established in2011 year with 11 producers in the partnering counties (and two moreDescription waiting to join the group in 2012), led by the District Coordinator/Conservation Technician under the employ ofthePlease note: text DelawareCounty SWCD. This position's funding has been severely affected by county cut-backs and additional salarylimited to funds are needed to continue and grow the On-Farm Network program into next year and beyond.

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Delaware SWCD:

Will provide the staff person, supply additional funds for salary, and allow for the time to be devoted to theadvancement of these two programs. One Board member currently participating in the OFN.

Madison SWCD:

Will provide staff time and vehicle usage through their Executive Director to assist the On-Farm Network Specialist withproducer recruitment and contacts, stalk sampling, producer meetings, and data input. Three Board members currentlyparticipating in the OFN.

Randolph SWCD:

Will provide staff time for recruitment and contact of current and future producers, and assist with producer meetingsfor the On-Farm Network. The ISDA CREP support specialist is located at the Service Center in Winchester and theSWCD currently provides assistance to him, who will train and assist the CWI CREP support staff member. Two Boardmembers currently participating in the OFN.

Blackford SWCD:

Will provide staff time for recruitment and contact of current and future producers, and assist with producer meetingsfor the On-Farm Network. One Board member currently participating in the OFN.

Why was this watershed/region selected? Please provide a description of the water quality concerns that will beadd ressed by this project. Please note: text limited to approximately 380 words

This region and its watersheds were chosen because they share common concerns, common USDA boundaries, and the SWCD's haveworked together in the past on other projects. Because the groundwork has already been established for a solid partnership, we areable to work together efficiently and amiably.

The On-Farm Network addresses a common concern shared by most watersheds in Central Indiana - effective nutrient managementthat keeps farm fertilizers, whether commercial or organic, on the fields and out of surface waters. Recent algae blooms illustrate theneed to better control placement, timing, and amount of fertilizers used on farm fields in our area. The "Dead Zone" in the Gulf ofMexico is thought to be the result of nutrients from the Mississippi River Basin flowing into the gulf from farm fields and municipalities.ISDA's CREP also addresses this issue by encouraging landowners to install conservation practices that reduce soil erosion and protectsurface waters from the sediment and nutrients borne by rainwater coming off of exposed soil in farm fields.


YES~! Please provide the name of the plan and who

developed it.

Please see additional comment section at the end of the application.

Please describehow requestedfunds will beutilized in CostShare /Incentives /DemonstrationsCategory.Please note: textlimited toapproximately360 words


Requested grant funds will go to support and retain an On-Farm Network Specialist for the next two years who isalready serving as the group leader in this area. This person holds a Masters Degree in Agronomy, has worked as aconservationist for 4 years, and is fully qualified to offer assistance and leadership to producers and partners in the OFNas well as in the promotion of CREP. The Specialist will be employed by the Delaware County SWCD.


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Professional AssistanceYear 2 Amount Requested 120,000

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District Name Delaware County SWCDChairman Name Wayne Bothel

District Name Blackford County SWCDChairman Name Jeff Fisher

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District Name Madison County SWCDChairman Name Vaughn Bracken

District Name Randolph County SWCDChairman Name Norman Peters



The White River Watershed Management Plan covers Buck Creek, Prairie Creek, and part of Killbuck/Mud creek. WrittenbyTia Agnew, updated by Flatland Resources.

ISDA is listed as a partner for support necessary in managing the On-Farm Network Group and for time devoted by JimNorris to provide initial CREP training.

Optional spacefor additionalinformationabout expense CCSllisted as a partner for providing assistance with the On-Farm Network.types (pages 3-5)or other Water Quality Management Plans (WMP):applicant info The following watersheds are included or partially included in these management plans:Please note: textlimited toapproximately780 words

Muncie Creek is covered under a current effort to update the White River Watershed Management Plan, being writtenby Flatland Resources. Expected completion date - Nov. 2011.

A portion of the Stony Creek watershed is covered under the Stony Creek WMP. Written by Christopher B. BurkeEngineering.

Geist Reservoir/Upper Fall Creek watershed is covered by a WMP written by V3 Companies.

Pipe Creek/Swanfelt Ditch WMP was written by the Madison County SWCD. The remainder of the Pipe CreekWatershed does not have a WMP.

Duck Creek is covered by WMP's written by Williams Creek Consulting, Inc. and Crist Bassaras, which incorporate theLittle Duck/Lilly Creek watersheds as well.

the Mississinewa watersheds included in the application do not have any 319-approved WMP's, although there arelARE diagnostic studies available.

2012 Clean Water Indiana Watershed Grant ProgramApplicationAdministering SWCD IDUbOiS County SWCD

Grantee Address

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Cover Crop Incentive Program: To encourage the use of cover crops to prevent soil erosion, capture nutrients to keepthem from entering the ground or surface waters, and improve general soil health, six SWCDs are promoting the use ofcover crops by offering cost share incentives to landowners in the nine watersheds listed above. The Patoka Lake

Description Patoka River watershed drains into Patoka Lake, which is a major source of drinking water for many southwest IndianaPlease note: text counties. The intake for the city of Winslow's drinking water is in the Stone Coe Creek-Patoka River watershed, and thelimited to City of Jasper's drinking water intake is in the Altar Creek-Patoka River watershed. The other watersheds drain into theapproximately main channel of the Patoka River. Utilizing cover crops in all of the watersheds will reduce soil erosion and reduce180 words water quality impairments for these municipal water utilities as well as improve the water quality in the entire

watershed.Rain barrels and rain gardens will be a focus for our educational outreach for urban citizens. Demonstration areas will

be set up at the Jasper Campus of Vincennes University. The use of rain barrels and rain gardens will encourage thewise use of water resources by capturing rain water to use for watering plants and gardens. The use of rain gardens willreduce water quality impairments by capturing excess storm water and filtering it before it can reach water courses.Encouraging people to use rain gardens reduces the need to mow large areas, also protecting water quality.


Crawford: 5% of project area; Will proVide in-kind match which will include staff & supervisor time in planning and theimplementation of the project, advertise in the SWCD newsletter, local newspaper, and also on the SWCD web site.

Dubois County SWCD: 40% of project area; Administrator of grant project; will provide at least 50% cash match, Inkind match including staff and supervisor time in the planning and implementation or project in Dubois County, use ofSWCD owned equipment, advertising in SWCD newsletter and local media, and promotion on SWCD web page andFacebook page. Coordination with Vincennes University Jasper Campus on adult education demonstration areas.

Gibson: 13% of project area; Will provide staff and supervisors time in promoting, assisting and coordinatingeducational events. The Gibson County SWCD will advertise the project and events in our quarterly newsletters,forward information to the local news media and post on the Gibson County SWCD web page. The Gibson CountySWCD will provide the cash and in-kind for three years as listed in the Cost Share/Incentives/Demonstration section ofthis grant.

Orange: 12% of project area; Will advertise project, attend educational events, and proVide in-kind for the cover cropprogram; will assist with and/or host field event, and will sell rain barrels and promote rain gardens in Orange County.

Pike: 21 % of project area; Will provide cash and in-kind matches to both the cover crop program and educationalprojects that are a result of this grant. Will also promote all programs in our newsletters, local paper and Facebook aswell as other areas of public communication.

Spencer: 9% of project area; Will provide funds, in-kind match from District and partners which will include staff andsupervisor time with planning and the implementation of the project, advertisement in the SWCD newsletter and localnewspaper as well as through individualized mailings.


This watershed was selected for the rolling topography and soils with fragipans. There are also possible unknown effects of erosionfrom the 1-69 project which will impact some of the watersheds. Utilizing cover crops on the cropped hilly ground will keep soilprotected and reduce the erosional effects of heavy winter rains/snow melt and freeze/thaw activity. Cover crops also hold ontonutrients such as nitrogen, holding it for the next season's crops. Holding nutrients improves water quality, and reduces need to applyfertilizers the folloWing year.Deeply rooted cover crops break up fragipans and reduce the need for tillage, saving landowners time and money as well as reducing

soil erosion, which improves the water quality and health of the soil.The Patoka Lake/Patoka River watersheds serve many municipal water utilities and provide drinking water for many southwest IN

counties. Using cover crops improves the water quality by reducing soil erosion and nutrient loss into the water. Both Patoka Lake andthe Patoka River experience algae blooms caused by nutrient loading; using cover crops should help to reduce the nutrients, therebyreducing the algae blooms.

The project area is listed on the Indiana 303d List of Impaired Waters for e-Coli, impaired biotic communities, sulfates, total dissolvedsolids, siltation, nutrients, and dissolved oxygen. The East Fork White River is also listed for impaired biotic communities.

Utilizing cover crops, plus encouraging the use of rain gardens and rain barrels will protect the water resources in the project area andaddress these water quality concerns.



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$57,000 in CWI funds will be offered as incentive payments for the sowing of cover crops in the project area. Thepercentage of acres in the watersheds determines the CWI funding available for each County:Crawford County: $2,850 .Dubois County: $22,800Gibson County: $7,410Orange County: $6,840Pike County: $11,970Spencer County: $5,130The landowners will bear some of the expense of sowing the crops, and the SWCDs will provide a 50% match, eithercash or in-kind. Total expenditures for the project will be in excess of $120,000. Cooperative agreements will bedeveloped between the SWCDs to establish funding levels and roles and responsibilities.

$3000 in CWI funds will be used to establish rain garden and rain barrel demonstration practices at VincennesUniversity Jasper Campus. VUJC will be providing an annual cash match of $1,000 for the demonstration areas. Anyexcess CWI funds can be augmented by the SWCDs through the cooperative agreement to extend cost share funds tolandowners for the installation and/or development of rain gardens and rain barrels.

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District Name Dubois County SWCDChairman Name Alan R. Weyer

District Name Crawford County SWCDChairman Name Billy Joe Walker, Chair

District Name Gibson County SWCDChairman Name Debi Wolfe, Chair

District Name Orange County SWCDChairman Name Rob Wolfington, Chair

District Name Pike County SWCDChairman Name Jason Dickson, Chair

District Name Spencer County SWCDChairman Name Mark Lubbehusen, Chair


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The $3000 in adult education funds will be utilized for the installation of the demonstration projects on the VincennesUniversity Campus. The City of Jasper, an MS4 entity in the watershed, will partner through technical assistance andadvertising of the practices. Any remaining funds will be divided between the six SWCDs as per the cooperativeagreements.

Optional space Partners for the project include:for additional Crawford, Dubois, Gibson, Orange, Pike, Spencer County SWCDsinformation Superior Ag Co-opabout expense Vincennes University, Jasper Campustypes (pages 3-5) City of Jasperor other Natural Resources Conservation Service (local technical support)applicant infoPlease note: textlimited toapproximately780 words

Each SWCD will be responsible for the administration and utilization of the cover crop funds and the adult educationfunds within their own counties.

2012 Clean Water Indiana Watershed Grant ProgramApplicationAdministering SWCD IJOhnSOn County SWCD

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Indian Creek (HUC) 5120201170Stotts Creek (HUe) 5120201140

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Project Indian Creek/Stotts Creek Watershed Cost Share Project.Title and The primary purpose of this grant is to get conservation BMPs on the ground to address sediment and nutrient

reduction in these watersheds. However, there seems to be a mind-set in this region that water quality issues areDescription caused by factors other than land use. Our focus is to find a few highly visible and respected landowners willing toPlease note: text establish practices that will benefit our goal, enhance their operation, and provide demo sites. The CCSI and CREPlimited to programs have environmental practices parallel to this grant; we plan to promote and advertise the benefits of bothapproximately these programs.180 words

Briefly Describethe role eachdistrict listedabove will playin the project Iinitiative.Please note: textlimited toapproximately580 words

We have made contact with Brown County, Monroe County, and Marion County SWCD's as part of the watersheds arein their counties. They have indicated support of this project.

Fund distribution will be based on project interest to benefit the overall watersheds.

The project planning and implementation will be reviewed monthly with tasks being divided 50/50 such asdemonstrations and tours, meetings, flyers, etc. The goal is to identify and utilize each districts strengths for thesuccess of our project. Our hope is for this project to serve both the districts and constituents well into the future as wedevelop plans forfuture 319 grants in both watersheds.

Why was this watershed/region selected? Please provide a description of the water quality concerns that will beadd ressed by th is project. Please note: textlimited to approximately 380 words

Indian Creek and several of its tributaries were listed on the 2004 Section 303(d) list of impaired waters for E. coli, prompting an IDEM319 grant project to develop a watershed management plan completed in 2009, and followed up with a LARE sampling grantcompleted this year (See below). Indian Creek remains on the Section 303(d) list of impaired waters. Erosion and sediment have alsobeen identified as a major issue affecting aquatic life as well as excess nutrients.Stotts Creek and most of its tributaries are also listed on the current Section 303(d) list of impaired waters for various reasons includingcoli.We selected the combination of these watersheds due to the similarity of their impairments and problems. We hope to use thisopportunity to begin a long term, conservation oriented, 'mind-setting' change among the landowners and agricultural producerswithin these watersheds.The long term goal of both districts is to pursue future 319 grant opportunities for implementation in Indian Creek and assessment andimplementation in Stotts Creek. Therefore, as stated above, we will be utilizing this grant to entice and drive support for futureconservation efforts in these watersheds. Our vision is to merge and leverage future CWI grant opportunities with the 319 program togive our constituents the best conservation efforts available to address the sediment and nutrient issues facing these watersheds.



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Indian Creek Watershed: To Preserve and Improve Water QualityProject No. A7-1 03 Completed 2009 by Johnson County SWCD with IDEM319 grant; Environmental Assessment of the Indian Creek WatershedCompleted 2011 by IU SPEA, with DNR LARE grant.


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Although these watersheds are part of the Upper White River Watershed and not directly tied to the MRBI initiative weplan on using the 'Core and Supporting Practices Approved for Indiana MRBI' (http://www.in.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/MRBl/lndiana_MRBLpractices.xls) as our primary gUide for this grant. We intend to include some urban practices (e.g.rain gardens) on a limited scale as a means of engaging our urban constituents as well.Our initial focus will have two prongs, while establishing blanket awareness through media, newsletters, and ourannual meetings, we will also look for a couple highly visible areas to establish some demonstration sites. We hope toinclude a 2-stage ditch and a denitrifying bioreactor as part of our demonstration areas.All cost share projects will be evaluated based on ineligibility, or landowner reluctance to apply for practices coveredunder other programs. Projects will be encouraged for sub-watersheds identified as priorities in the Indian CreekWatershed Plan, and similar priorities to Stotts Creek Watershed.Our intent is to offer a wide range of practices to likewise encourage a wide range of inquiries and applications. Themore variety of practices we are able to put on the ground will provide us with future conservation show case locationsand begin the process of changing mind-sets.Incentives are built in to compensate individuals for time and travel who may become spokespersons for ourconservation cause or if needed as an incentive to compensate the landowner for inconvenience.

Primary goal of professional/technical assistance is to aid land users with putting together nutrient and conservationplans and identify conservation BMPs available through the various programs already in place. In addition, technicalsupport could be provided on projects that are more urban in nature and not necessarily assisted by the NRCS TechTeam. Unused professional/technical funds will be redirected to cost-share.


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Optional spacefor additionalinformationabout expensetypes (pages 3-5) Cost share discussion - Due to budgetary restraints, matching requirements are not necessarily shown as District Funds.or other However, we are dedicated to the success of this program and are willing t9 put forth every effort resulting in higherapplicant info district in-kind match.Please note: textlimited toapproximately780 words

2012 Clean Water Indiana Watershed Grant ProgramApplicationAdministering SWCD Iwashington County SWCD

Grantee Address

60,[email protected]

Street Address I~~son Street ~ ~ _

City,State,Zip ~~47167 J Telephone §2883-3704 ext. 3 _

Signature Authority IJ LB.. .. I. Contact Namel(District Chairman) _~_'_=~~ I Title Sandy Hortenberry, SWCD Office Coordinator

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TargetWatershed(s)

Twin EFork White River, Guthrie Creek, Lick Branch,. Salt Creek, Indian Creek, Leatherwood Creek, Boggs

Creek, Dry Branch, Lost River, Barn Run, East ForkWhite, Mill Creek, Blue River, lower Efork and BlueSinking.

Participating . .D.. Lawrence, Martin, Orange and Washington SWCDIstncts

Project TITLE- "United for Cleaner Water"Title and Water quality is more sensitive to sediment and nutrient additions within karst landscapes. Cooperative efforts of the

Participating District's and Conservation Partners will enable us to target multiple landuses consisting of cropland,Description pasture/hay land and forest land to reduce sediment and nutrient level in the receiving waterbodies. We will bePlease note: text providing cost-share opportunities for landowners to apply on the ground application of cover crops, forage andlimited to biomass planting and forestry best management practices (BMP) these practices will assist in preventing run off fromapproximately bare areas, sand leaching and better filtration for water in our karst landscape. Also, we will have available educational180 words materials for landowners on ways to decrease sediment and nutrient loads to streams, karst systems and ultimately the

Gulf of Mexico. Participating Districts would like to provide assistance to the historically under-served landowners orgroups while focusing on dominant land uses within south-central Indiana. The program will have a component toexpand and understand the network of social interactions that the Amish community relies on to obtain informationabout farming within karst landscapes.


If funded, Washington County SWCD will administer the 2012 CWI Grant (Lawrence, Martin, Orange and WashingtonCounty SWCD). Each Participating District representative will serve on a Planning Committee working to develop aConservation Packet containing resource information from each Participating District including; local contactinformation, county agriculture history/facts, conservation practices and importance of area watersheds, field days andetc. Each Participating District will use the Conservation Packets at; special events, workshops and field days in thecommunities.Each Participating District will help advertise, support field days/workshops and activities and share success stories onprojects.ORANGE CO. SWCD would be in charge of developing surveys and interviews to better understand and disseminateinformation for the historically under-served Amish communities and groups. Utilizing CWI funds on cover crop (costshare) and offer incentive for forestry best management practices. (*statewide rank 9th woodland and 6th beef)MARTIN CO. SWCD utilized CWI2011 funds worked with ICCS and NRCS, prOVided education information/workshopson cover crops and benefits. Iffunded, in 2012 they want to help landowners implement these practices and offer costshare for cover crop planting. Also conduct field days on Timber Harvest, TSI, and Invasive Species.WASHINGTON COUNTY SWCD will expand results of Spring 2011 cover crop field day centered on root depth of ryegrass and wheat and the impact root systems have during drought conditions. The door has just been opened to theimportance of cover crop. Offer cost share on cover crops. Also seek to hire part-time a technician. (*statewide rank #1Beef and 1st woodland) .LAWRENCE CO. SWCD will offer cost share for cover crop on land located in the targeted watershed areas. Utilize ademo plot to test water quality (turbidity, nitrates and phosphates) and soil testing (preside-dress soil nitrate test) fromtiled field with and without cover crops. Farmers are sharing their success cover crops provide. (*statewide rank 3rdwoodland and 2nd beef)*Indiana Agriculture Statistic - County highlight data


The unique drainage that occurs on the predominantly karst terrain of the Mitchell Plan is more sensitive to over abundance ofnutrients within the system. Karst areas quickly move water bypassing natural filtration of normal subsurface layers. Becauseof this, sediments and nutrient are not removed before entering underground streams and groundwater. Sediment found withsurface waters along with underground karst waters have been known to choke out aquatic diversity within these habitats. Byproviding cover crops, and pasture planting we can decrease the erosion potential of bare ground. Cover Crops and good seedmixes for forage planting will increase the amount of nitrogen in the soil for other plants or crops. The amounts of fertilizersneeded to be productive will decrease with these plants allowing for less runoff of applied nutrients. We will be addressingwater resource concerns of excessive suspended sediment and turbidity in surface water, excessive nutrients and organics insurface and ground waters, and inadequate ground cover which also addresses domestic animal resource concerns ofinadequate quantities and quality of feed and forage for domestic animals. Historically many of the small, underserved, ordisadvantaged landowners and farmers of this area have been overlooked in the conservation efforts towards clean water.Many family farms do not qualify for assistance under Federal or State Programs. Amish communities within this area are notincluded in conservations efforts as well, Previous CWI grant relationships were started within the Amish community, outcomefavorable but without continuing interaction the relationship will diminish. Due to their lifestyle we lack understanding on how topass along conservation information to their community. The key to information exchange within the Amish community isdetermining the social network that they use.


YES@ Please prOVide the name ofthe plan and who

developed it.

Lost River Watershed Coordinator and Mill Creek Blue River Coordinatorare developing a watershed management plans, taking water samplingalong Lost River, Dry Branch, Mill Creek, and Blue River, located inOrange, Martin, Lawrence and Washington County



ORANGE CO. SWCD - Cost share; cover crop / forage planting, Forestry BMP, forest stand improvements, riparian treeplanting, forest trails and landings (cost share @ $20 per acre w/cap $400 per participant). Also cost share Heavy UseArea Protection 50% expenses up to $40 a square ft and conduct a survey to work with the underserved land users,Amish and other groups to form a social networking group ($500). Host annual field day/workshop each year andpromote these practices. Also assist the Participating District with their field days.

MARTIN CO. SWCDCost-share on cover crop / forage / bio mass ($20 per acre w/cap 40 acre ). Coordinate with agencies host field day/workshops on cover crop, Forestry(TSI, Best Management Practices and Invasive plants)and support Participating Distri.

WASHINGTON CO. SWCDKick off project at Annual Meeting "Share Success Stories" of local farmers planting cover crops. Hire PTTechnician(SWCD funds) to work with underserved landowners and promote conservation programs. Cost share cover crop /forage planting ($20 per acre w/cap $750)

LAWRENCE CO. SWCD - Cover crop cost share ($10 per acre w/cap 20 acre), Demo plot expenses ($750) tile draintesting of water & soil with/wo a cover crop (Hoosier Riverwatch procedures). and support Participating Districtactivities.

The Nature ConservancyNRCS assist with conservation plan promotePurdue Extension -Extension Newsletter articles/announcements, partner with field days/workshopsISDA - partner with field daysFSA - field day, newsUS Fish & Wildfire - programsHoosier Riverwatch - water testingLost River WatershedMCBR Watershed


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District Name Lawrence Co. SWCDChairman Name Curtis McBride

District Name Orange Co. SWCDChairman Name Rob Wolfington

District Name Martin Co. SWCDChairman Name Gene Sherfick

District Name Washington Co. SWCDChairman Name James L. Brown

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Working together in a group effort CAN provide a bigger impact on the quality of water located in ourimmediate watershed areas. Not only in Lawrence, Orange, Martin and Washington County but allthe way to the Gulf.

Indiana Agriculture Statistic - County Highlight Data, ranked woodland high for counties that make upthe Participating Districts. As a group we will promote field days / workshops and programs (TimberStand Improvement, Forestry Stand Improvement, DNR Forestry Best Management Practices).

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type:~pages 3-5) Cover Crop effect conduct basic 3 year tile drain test, testing the soil and water (Hoosier RiverwatchaO~~icae~t info procedures) area planted with cover crop and planted without cover crop. Landowner (SWCDPlease note: text Supervisor), SWCD Tech & Lost River Watershed Coordinator will be assisting.limited toapproximately780 words

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Eel River Watershed-HUC-05120203090Middle Wabash-Busseron-HUC-05120111

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Cover Crop Seeding and Field Border Cost Share Program with a Rain Simulator Demonstration

Clay County SWCD will implement the cost share program in the Clay County portion of the watershed and Vigo SWCDwill implement the Vigo County portion ofthe watershed. Clay and Vigo will coordinate an aerial fly on together. Theywill pool their resources to get enough land users to make an aerial fly on feasible. Clay and Vigo will also worktogether to build a rain fall simulator that each can use for water quality presentations. Once the simulator is built Vigocounty will store the Simulator while it's not in use. We hope to partner with other surrounding districts in the future tohelp them be able to use the simulator for educational events. This will extend the benefits of the grant well past theend of the grant's lifespan by bUilding the capacity ofthese districts to be able to provide information to theircommunities on watershed principles and water quality impacts.


This region was selected because of the strong relationships these districts have and the long track record of working together ahdaccomplishing our conservation goals. By getting over 1500 acres of cover crops seeded we will be able to dramatically reduce sedimentand nutrient loading in our watersheds. The field borders will also help farmers grass sensitive areas that shouldn't be row cropped aswell as filter excess run off from these areas.


YESPlease provide the name of the plan and whodeveloped it.

Lower Eel River Watershed Management Plan. Clay County Soil andWater Conservation District sponsored the development of this plan.

Please describehow requestedfunds will beutilized in CostShare /Incentives /DemonstrationsCategory.Please note: textlimited toapproXimately360 words


In and effort to reduce nonpoint source pollution Clay and Vigo SWCD's will offer a cost-share incentive program. Thiswill be offered the 1st year of the grant. Landusers will have the option of choosing to have their cover crops seededwith a plane or drill; or installing field borders. Both BMP's will keep sediment and nutrients out of our water. Landuserschoosing the field border option will get a one time $600/acre rental payment for installing and maintaining a fieldborder for 10 years. Those choosing cover crops will get the aerial seeding or drilling costs paid. The Clay SWCD wouldlike to match the $4500 CWI funds with a cash match of $4500. This will help us get twice as much conservation on theground. We feel this combination will give us the best opportunity of attaining our business plan goals as well asfocusing on national priorities. Clay and Vigo SWCD's would also like to build a rain simulatorthe second year ofthegrant. We need a rain simulator to help demonstrate to our community the basic principles of a watershe<:J. This is avery effective tool to get people thinking about their watersheds and the impact they have on the water quality withintheir watershed. We would like to make this demonstration available to other districts in the area that need a visual aidat field days and other educational events.

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TargetWatershed(s)

Anderson River,Middle Fork Anderson River,Oil Ck,Yellowbank Ck-Ohio River,Deer Ck,Clover Ck-OhioRiver,Patoka Lake-River,Little Blue River,WhiskeyRun-Blue River,Blue River,Middle Indian Ck, LowerIndian Ck,Wolf Ck-Ohio,Buck Ck, Otter Ck-Ohio River

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Pasture Planting Incentive Program: A program to encourage adoption of pasture land improvement that will addresssoil quality degradation and the associated concerns of pasture land. This program will reduce soil erosion and improvesoil and water quality by providing adequate ground cover, canopy cover, root mass and vegetative retardance. This

Description program also reduces soil compaction and proVides stable soil organic matter. It will also address off-sitePlease note: text sedimentation and reduces sheet/rill erosion to well below T. The Pasture Planting Incentive Program will provide 50%limited to of actual cost for pasture planting not to exceed $150/acre. Cap of $750/landowner.

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Crawford: Provide technicallfinancial assistance. Increase awareness and importance of soil fertility, sedimentreduction and nutrient management principles. Will promote the program at our 2012 Annual Meeting, advertise inour quarterly newsletter, local newspaper and also on the SWCD website.

Harrison: Provide technical/financial assistance. Increase awareness and importance of soil fertility, sedimentreduction and nutrient management principles. We will promote this grant at the Harrison Co. SWCD 65th AnnualMeeting, also place information about the grant in our quarterly newsletter, the local newspaper & post updates on ourFacebook page.

Perry: Provide technicallfinancial assistance. Increase awareness and importance of soil fertility, sediment reductionand nutrient management principles. The cost share project will be announced at out annual meeting, it will beadvertised in the SWCD newsletter, Purdue Extension newsletter, and the local newspaper.


These watersheds were selected to encompass the three counties of Crawford, Harrison and Perry. These counties drain into the OhioRiver and contribute to the sediment and nutrient loading in the Gulf of Mexico. Specifically the selected watersheds are listed forE. coli, nutrients, impaired biotic communities and dissolved oxygen water quality impairments.


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Indian Creek-completed by StantecAnderson River-completed by V3


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$60,000 in CWI funds will be offered as a cost-share payment for pasture planting in the project area.

Crawford County: $20,000Harrison County: $20,000Perry County: $20,000

The landowners will bear 50% of the cost of the pasture planting project and the SWCD's will provide in-kinds fortechnical and administrative assistance. Total expenditures for the project will be in excess of $120,000.00.Cooperative agreements will be developed between the SWCDs to establish responsibilities of each District.

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District Name Harrison County SWCDChairman Name Paul Hauswald

District Name Perry County SWCDChairman Name Randall Rennie

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Wildcat Creek Watershed/HUC 05120107Participating Carroll, Clinton, Howard, Madison, Tippecanoe, andDistricts Tipton

Project Title: Nutrient Capturing Study with Cover Crops in the Wildcat Creek WatershedProject

Title and Currently, there is little information available to farmer/cooperators in Central Indiana on the benefits of planting aDescription cover crop and the relationship to building soil quality. The purpose of our proposal is to collect data from field trialsPlease note: text established by farmer/cooperators across the Wildcat Creek Watershed (HUe: 05120107). The data will be evaluated bylimited to Purdue University and made available to farmerlcooperators when considering incorporating cover crops into croppingapproximately systems to decrease soil lost due to erosion, mitigate the effects of depletion of organic matter and reduce compaction.780 words The data will also be evaluated to determine if cover crops will provide a reduction in nutrient inputs.

The group will work in partnership with Purdue Extension of Carroll, Clinton, Howard, Madison, Tippecanoe, and Tiptoncounties, Purdue University Agronomy Department, and CCSI.


Each district will identify farmer/cooperators in their respective counties that have an interest in cover crops or arecurrently incorporating cover crops into their cropping systems and would like to learn more about the relationship ofcover crops and soil quality, specifically nutrient inputs.

The districts will work with farmer/cooperators, and Extension in setting up the study sites, determine what cover cropmixtures to use, setting up drills, and seeding.

The districts will oversee the collection of samples for testing and delivery of samples to Purdue University and A &LLaboratories.


Little data exists concerning cover crops and their role in soil quality for Central Indiana. The selection of the Wildcat Creek Watershed(HUC 05120107) comes from the concerns regarding non-point source pollution caused by a high level of agricultural and livestockproduction. Multiple 14 digit watersheds in the proposed project area are listed on the IDEM 303d list of Impaired Water Bodies forconcerns including impacted biotic communities, nutrients, phosphates, e. Coli, ammonia, dissolved oxygen, and algae. IDEM hasdeveloped TMDL's for the Upper, Middle, and Lower Wildcat Creek Watersheds. The Wildcat Creek Watershed has also been targeted bythe Mississippi River Basin Initiative due to its contribution to hypoxia in the Gulf of Mexico. Sections ofthe watershed are also part ofthe Middle Wabash-Deer and Upper Wabash CREP areas.



developed it.

Kilmore Creek-Boyles Ditch: Clinton County SWCDKilmore Creek-Stump Ditch: Clinton County SWCDLauramie Creek: Christopher B. Burke Engineering(FOR MORE PLANS, SEE OPTIONAL SPACE ON LAST PAGE)

Please describehow requestedfunds will beutilized in CostShare/Incentives /DemonstrationsCategory.Please note: textlimited toapproximately360 words


There may be farmerlcooperators enrolled in the Environmental Quaiity Incentive Program (EQIP). These individualswill receive an incentive of $31 /acre for those acres that will be used as control strips and not planted. These acres willbe removed from the EQIP contract and farmer/cooperators will not receive funds through EQIP for the idle acres.

An incentive will only be offered to those farmer/cooperators who are enrolled in EQIP that have acres removed. Theincentive will be dependent on the availability of funds during the grant period.

Purdue University, Agronomy Department has agreed to assist on a limited basis. The Department will do the Biomasstonnage values testing and is estimated at a cost of $5.00 per sample. We estimate 18 samples in the spring for a totalof $90 per year. (This is based on 7 trials throughout the watershed). The remaining tests will be sent to A & LLaboratories per the recommendation of Eileen Kladivko, Professor of Agronomy at Purdue University. Theyare: initialand ending soil tests, PSNT, crop tissue nitrogen, and biomass nitrogen. These are estimated at a cost of $2295 peryear. Utilizing the $20,000 per year and tests costs of $2385, we determined that 7 sites was the maximum we couldstudy over the three year grant period. This leaves approximately $3305 to be used for incentive to those farmer/cooperators that may participate in the study and have an EQIP contract. The incentive will used to cover the acreageleft idle that will be removed from the EQIP contract and receive no payment.


Amount Requested 1~~/3~.00 ~ __J

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District Name Clinton County SWCDChairman Name Devin Bell

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District Name Madison County SWCDChairman Name Vaughn Bracken

District Name Tipton County SWCDChairman Name George Tebbe

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The recommended seed mixtures are: Oilseed Radish/Oats or Cereal Rye. Mixtures will depend on planting dates andcrop rotation schedule.

Optional space CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2, WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLANS DEVELOPED IN THIS WATERSHED:for additional S. Fork Wildcat Creek - Blinn Ditch: Clinton County SWCDinformation S. Fork Wildcat Creek - Spring Creek-Lick Run: Good & Associatesabout expense Stahl Ditch - Kitty Run: Christopher B. Burke Engineeringtypes (pages 3-5) Little Wildcat Creek: Christopher B. Burke Engineeringor other Turkey Creek Askren Round Prairie: Randy Jonesapplicant info Pete's Run: Sarah BrichfordPlease note: textlimited toapproximately780 words

At the end of the 3-year grant period, the group will hold a field day to present the data collected and discuss the useof cover crops and the relationship to soil quality. The plan is to include Eileen Kladivko, and CCSI as part oftheprogram.

The end result of this project is to provide farmer/cooperators within the Wildcat Creek Watershed area some accuratedata concerning cover crops and the relationship to soil quality. By providing accurate data farmer/cooperators will beable to make decisions about incorporating cover crops into their cropping systems and how they impact soil qualityon their land.

CONSERVATION RESERVE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM UPDATE

STATE SOIL AND CONSERVATION BOARD

MARCH 13, 2012

• Enrolled acres with completed conservation practices remained flat (i.e. around 6,120acres) since the last report (December 2011), due to the winter season

• Projected spring 2012 plantinp,isJi,l~7Itt~7x~eed expectations that were reported inOctober 2011 (i.e. 87~,~.?f7~~~ubjecttofavQrflW~.w~~ther conditions)

• CP-31 (floodplaiIltr~eplanting) continues to dominate~mong new CREP Agreements.,<"c,.\"-::,',\,:',',':

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TOTAL POTENTIAL ACRES: 1,171.0

1 Includes: drafted or signed Agreements, landowners' serious commitment, and/or dialogue moving forward with expected positiveoutcome2 Several landowners have expressed interest for planting in fall 2012 and spring 2013

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OUTREACH, EDUCATION AND PROMOTION HIGHLIGHTS DURING THE FALL AND WINTER MONTHS

• Newsletter articles, CREP presentations at Posey Co. and Vanderburgh Co. SWCDannual meetings, Knox Co. Committee meeting, and Posey Co. Board meetings (LindaPowell- Gibson Co.)

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• Newsletter articles,;"ite<~Pr()j~dted.l;e~61Vb{1~opeoplein the Lower White River

watershed (Don ~:xap.+- Daviess Co.)

• CREP eXhi~its at three S~CD's~rmualmeetings in the Mid41~,Wabash-Busseron River

watersheck(Dale \V"i.llker"-- ~ullival1 Co.)

• CREPe~hibitSi.llnil$.~s~9D's.annllaFmeetings in the Upper WabashJ}iver watershed(Juli@FIarrolcl;:- Huntingtol}, Co.)

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• Direcfmailing to 140 ta0~et lancl9:v~el'sIf1the Upper Wabash River watershed in Cass,Howard, Whitley, and \V"i.lbash cQl,mties (Julie Harrold - Huntington Co.)

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• CREPR~hibits and pr~~~1Jations at fCll1l"'SWCD's annual meetings in the Upper WhiteRiver \Va:tershed and attWQ meetings of the IASWCD (Jim Norris - Hamilton Co.)

• Staff from ISDA, DNR and TNC conducted interviews for the Conservation Program

Specialist. Angie Williams was selected as the contractor. She will begin on March 15th

and will work within Parke, Vermillion, Vigo and Sullivan counties to promote HRI,

CREP and WREP

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CleanWater

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CLEAN WATER INDIANA REPORT

Executive Summary:

Administered by the State Soil Conservation Board (SSCB), the Clean Water Indiana (CWI) Grants Program isfunded through the CWI Initiative. The purpose ofthe CWI Grants Program is to provide financial assistance toSoil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) to implement conservation practices to reduce non-point sourcesof water pollution through education, technical assistance, training, and cost share programs.

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AGRICULTURE

2011 CWI GRANT

PURPOSE OF GRANT:

For 2011, the State Soil Conservation Board (SSCB) design~ted $644,000 for this grant cycle, as well as provided morechoices for the use of grant funds. Each Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) was given the OppOltUnity toapply up to $7,000. The focus for this round of grant funding includes:

Adult Education

• Outreach/Marketing

Cost Share Incentives

Multi-District InitiativesCapacity Building

o Staffing

o Leadership Development Training

88 SWCDs applied for the 2011 CWI grant totaling $573,408. The SSCB approved all grant applications andfunded the total amount applied. All 2011 CWI grants have one year to complete their project which starts January1, 2011 and must be completed by December 31, 2011.

BREAK DOWN OF AWARDED 2011 CWI GRANT FUNDS:

COST-SHARE

o CAPACITY BUILDING

MULTI-DISTRICT INCENTIVE

SUPERVISOR TRAINING

STAFF TRAINING

STATUS UPDATE:

52 Districts have submitted final repolts and final payments have been made

21 districts have been contacted regarding their final reports; either questions

about their repOlts, or working with them to submit final rep01ts

The following districts have extensions: Fulton (3/31), Kosciusko (3/31)

LaPorte (3/31), Starke (3/31), Switzerland (3/31), Hancock (4/30)

Greene (6/30), Wayne (6/30), Adams (9/30), and Allen (12/31)

Rush (6/30), Shelby (6/30), Union (9/30), Tippecanoe (12/31)

Owen (6/30)

2011 CWIWATERSHED GRANT

PURPOSE OF GRANT:

For 2011, the State Soil Conservation Board (SSCB) awarded $84,000 for competitive watershed-based grants. Projectsare to fund one or more of the categories listed below:

Cost Share/IncentiveslDemonstrati

• Increase Direct Professional Assisl

18 applications were received for the 2011 CWI grant totaling over $500,000. The SSCB approved 5 grantapplications and awarded a total of $84,000.

BREAK DOWN OF 2011 CWI WATERSHED GRANT FUNDS:

Professional Assistance

• First annual reports will be due in July 2012

2012 CWIWATERSHED GRANT

PURPOSE OF GRANT:

For 2012, the State Soil Conservation Board (SSCB) awarded $828,000 for competitive watershed-based grants.Projects are t6 fund one oi' more of the categories listed below:

Cost Share/Incentives/Demonstrations

Increase Direct Professional Assistance to Land Use

Adult Education (limit $l,OOO/year)

The SSCB awarded grants to 17 SWCDs who are partnering with 47 SWCDs to execute the grants.

BREAK DOWN OF 2011 CWI WATERSHED GRANT FUNDS:

Cost Share/On FarmDemonstrations $575,000

Increase Direct

Technical/ProfessionalAssistance to Land users$229,000

Adult Education $24,000

Initial payments (75%) sent out in Januaty to 16 districtsWaiting on last grant to get through signature process

Cindy NewkirkDistrict AdministratorlTechnicianlEnvironmental EducatorHancock County Soil and Water Conservation District1101 W Main St Stc NGreenfield, In 46140

Dear Cindy:

I have taken on additional responsibility with The Hancock Cowlty PlanningCommission and I am afraid my position as Chairman of The Planning Commission willconflict with my responsibility as a Supervisor with the Hancock County Soil and WaterDistrict.. The Planning Commission has adopted new rules concerning conflicts ofinterest and for tlus reason I would like to resign my Supervisor position. I would behappy to continue to serve the District as an associate in the future.

I appreciate your consideration in tIlls matter.

Sincerely,

~~Februar;'~~o12

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Recommendation for Supervisor A~ointment

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APPOINTMENT OFSUPERVISORS: Ie 14 - 32 - 4Sec. 10. (a) The term ofan appointed supervisor is three (3) years.

(b) Before the term ofan appointed supervisor expires, the supervisor's position shallbefilled as follows:

(1)Not later than November 1, the district supervisors shall recommend to the board in writingone (1) or more individuals qualified to fill the position.

(2)At the first board meeting held after the bo{ird receives a recommendation under subdivision(1), the board shall act upon the recommendation.

(3) The board shall notify the supervisors ofthe appointment made by the board.

("Board" as used in the state statute refers to the State Soil Conservation Board)

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NOTE: THIS FORM IS DUE BY NOVEMBER 1, TO ALLOW THE SSCB TO TAKE ACTION ATTHEIR NOVEMBER BOARD MEETING.

The Board of Supervisors of the HancockDistr' ify that:

CITY:Greenfield

STATE:iIN

ZIP:

146140

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is a resident ofI~~ ....~

Hancock

County and recommend him/her for:

r REAPPOINTMENT,

He/she attended monthly supervisors' meetings last year.

P" NEW APPOINTMENTThis appointment is necessary because of

r expiration of term,

P resignation (enclose)

r death of

We h.ave advised him/her of the duties and responsibilities of the office of supervisor.We have advised him/her about "Dual Office Holding" and provided a copy of the AttorneyGeneral's Dual Office Holding Guide.

DISTRICT SUPERVISORS:

Ray Helms

Chairman

DATE :2/14/2012

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

ZIP: 146140STATE: :IN

IC 14-32-4-1(c) To hold the position ofappointed supervis01; and individual:

(1) must be ofvoting age;(2) must maintain the individual's permanent residence within the district; and(3) must be qualified by training and experience to pelform the duties that this article

imposes on supervisors.

NAME: Jeanie Foster

PHONE: 317-462-2550

DATE OF BIRTH:

ADDRESS: 113 Roosevelt Dr

CITY: :Greenfield

EDUCATION:

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and MS in Environmental Studies

OCCUPATION OR TYPE OFBUSINESS:

!Retired nurse and educator

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LIST CONSERVATION AND OTHER LEADERSHIP~----_._.. -- ... ----

EXPERIENCES: .-----Indiana Master Naturalist and has served on t e Hancock County SWCD for 2 years as an Associate ...

I currently hold a public service position/office rYes F No(If yes) I have been informed about "Dual Office Holding" and have reviewed a copy of the Attorney General's Dual

Office Holding Guide P- Yes r No

By signing this document, if appointed as a supervisor by the State Soil Conservation Board, you agreeto attend supervisors' monthly meetings regularly and carry out your responsibilities as a supervisor tothe best ofyour ability.

Date (MJd/yyyy):'2/14/2012

Signature of appointee

District must maintain signed form in their office. DO NOT mail this form to your DistrictSupport Specialist.


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board member resegnation

From: [email protected]

Subject: board member resegnation

To : stephanle,burkemper@ In, nacdnet.net

To the pike co S.W.c.

I served on this board for several years to the best of my ability.

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RECEIVED JAN 202012Font size

Sun, Jan 15/ 201203:00 PM

The board had set the amount of perdeam some time back everyone was happy with this amount.

Early in the year of 2011 I was asked to be the boards member on the Four R. C. D. board which I accepted. At the first meeting it wasdisclosed that bard had sevier money problems. In order to work through this many meetings were held all out of town and some out ofcounty, lasting three to four hours each. I attended in good faith helping to work out ofthe problem so that board does not have to filebankruptcy.

At the December pike County S.W.C.D. board passed a motion to not pay for meetings attended. This action told me my time wasworthless. I had spent many evenings away form home I could have been doing something else. By this action I find I can better spendmy worthlesstif1'ilOS6Q1e where other than a member of the Pike Co. S. W. C. D.~'"~

I th ~ore ~mit.Q1Y re.Jig~.atio effi.ective jan. 1 2012.01 :.7-.Ac..,J( (7~-? -igned M. Frank Ropp -i7~

S. Also expunge my name form any cords of this board.

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RECOMMENDATION FOR VACANT APPOINTMENT POSITIONAPPOINTED SUPERVISOR, VACANCY: IC 14-32-13

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Sec. 13 (a) If a vacancy in the position of appointed supervisor occurs during a district'soperating year:

(1) the district supervisors shall, within thirty (30) days after the vacancyoccurs, recommend to the board in writing one (1) or more individualsqualified to fiJI the position,(2) at the first board meeting held after the board received arecommendation under subdivision (1), the board shall act upon therecommendation, and(3) the board shall notify the supervisor of the appointment made by theboard.

(b) The individual appointed to fiJI a vacant appointed supervisor position undersubsection (a) shall serve the unexpired term of the individual's predecessor.

("Board" as used in the state statue refers to the State Soil Conservation Board)


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County Soil and Water Conservation District

Zip 47598

This temporary appointment is necessary because of:

F.Ropp Resignation.pdf17 Resignation of Frank Ropp 420.35 KB

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We have advised him/her of the duties and responsibilitie~of the office of Supervisor.We have advised him/her about "Dual Office Holding" and provided a copy of theAttorney General's Dual Office Holding Guide.

DISTRICT SUPERVISORS SIGNATURES

Chairman

Jason Dickson


(typed)

Date

Zip Code 47598

IC 14-32-4-1(c)To hold the position of appointed supervisor, and individual:

(1) must be of voting age(2) must maintain the individual's permanent residence within the district, and(3) must be qualified by training and experience to perform the duties that thisarticle imposes on supervisors.

Name Paul A. Lake

Phone Number 812-789-5091 / 812~582-1442 (cell)

Date of Birth 12/25/1960

Address 2364 S Co. Rd, 750 E

City Winslow

State .IN

Education

BS in Policy & Administration from Indiana University

ccupation or Type of Business

Director of a Not-For-Profit Economic Developement Corporation (current)

15 years in community developement for City of Indianapolis

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List Conservation and Other Leadership Experiences

IN 15 Regional Planning Committee - 7 years (4 on Ex. Committee)

Four River RC&D - 7 Years

Member of Indiana State Sporting Clays Association; United Way of Pike Co.; Pike CountyCommunity Foundation Board.

Please check one of the following:

(i New Appointment

r Reappointment

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I currently hold a public service position/office

rYesIf yes, I have been informed about the "Dual Office Holding" and have reviewed acopy of the Attorney General's Dual Office Holding Guide

rYes

r No

(i No

By signing this document, if appointed as a supervisor by the State Soil Conservation Board, youagree to attend supervisors' monthly meetings regularly and carry out your responsibilities as asupervisor to the best of your ability.

Date 1/20/2012

Paul A. LakeSignature of Appointee

Please keep a copy of this on file at the SWCD office and notify your District Support Specialist.



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1314 Southwood Dr.LowelI~ IN; 46356December 8, 2011

Lake County Soil and Water Conservation District928 South Court StreetCrown Point, IN; 46307

To whom it may concern:I, Edgar Corns, am resigning my position as Supervisor for the LakeCounty Soil and Water Conservation District as of December 8, 2011.

I was elected to the Lowell Town Council and because of the "lucrative"position law, I cannot hold two supervising positions at the same time inthe state of Indiana.

Thank you.

~J~~~orns

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(1) the district supervisors shall, within thirty (30) days after the vacancyoccurs, recommend to the board in writing one (1) or more individualsqualified to fill the position,(2) at the first board meeting held after the board received arecommendation under subdivision (1), the board shall act upon therecommendation, and(3) the board shall notify the supervisor of the appointment made by theboard.

(b) The individual appointed to fill a vacant appointed supervisor position undersubsection (a) shall serve the unexpired term of the individual's predecessor.








The Su ervis9.rsof-the Lakece y that:

N e Darlene Corns

Addr s 1314 South. r·

City ILowen------

State Indiana

Zip 46356



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We have advised him/her of the duties and responsibilities of the office of Supervisor.We have advised him/her about "Dual Office Holding" and provided a copy of theAttorney General's Dual Office Holding Guide.


ChairmanDonna Molchan 12/15/11

OUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

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Date



Name Darlene Corns

Phone Number i219.696.8813


Address 1314 Southwood Dr.

City Lowell

State IN

Education

Master's Degree in Education

Occupation or Type of Business

Zip Code46356


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Retired Teacher

~st Conservation and Other Leadership Experiences

Former President of NACD AuxiliaryPresent conservation information to students during Ag Awareness DaysJudging local &. state poster contestsJudging speech contest at local levelJudging envirothon verbal prestations at state level


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rYes

r No

(8 No


Date 12/19/2011

Darlene D. Corns

Signature of Appointee




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ELECTED SUPERVISOR, VACANCY: IC'14-32-13

Sec. 13(a) If a vacancy in the position of elected supervisor occurs during the district's operating year:

(1)the district supervisors shall, within thirty (30) days after the vacancy occurs, recommend to theboard in writing one (1) or more individuals qualified to fill the position;

(2)at the first board meeting held after the board receives a recommendation under subdivision (1),the board shall act upon the recommendation and appoint an individual to temporarily fill the vacancy; and

(3)the board shall notify the supervisors of the appointment made by the board.(b)The individual appointed to temporarily fill a vacancy under subsection (a) shall serve until the district'snext annual meeting.(c) At the annual meeting immediately following the appointment ofan individual to temporarily fill avacant elected supervisor's position, the position shall be filled through the regular election procedures setforth in sections 6 through 9 of this chapter.

("Board" as used in the state statute refers to the State Soil Conservation Board)

IN 47,304

. rs of the Delaware County Soil and Water Conservation District certify that

(name) maintains a permanent residence within the district and is qualified byrience to perform the duties that are imposed on supervisors by law.

dress

7801 N Nebo RdCity, State and ZipMuncie


I Resignation ofYOU MUST SUBMIT THE RESIGNATION LETTER TO YOUR DISTRICT SUPPORT SPECIALIST AS WELL AS KEEP A COPY INYOUR DISTRICT RECORDS.

I Death of

(0 No election held

We have advised him/her of the duties and responsibilities of the office of supervisor.We have advised him/her about "Dual Office Holding" and provided a copy of the Attorney General's DualOffice Holding Guide.

DISTRICT SUPERVISORS (signatures)

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Wayne Bothel, Dan Hiatt, Ron Or... (typed)

Date 1/12/2012

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IC 14-32-4-1(b) To hold the position of elected supervisor, an individual:

(l)must be an occupier ofa tract of land that is located within the district;(2)must maintain the individual's permanent residence within the district; and

(3)must be qualified by training and experience to perform the duties that this article imposes onsupervisors.

NAME

Brian Lepore

PHONE NUMBER1-765-748-8056

DATE OF BIRTH

2/8/1971

ADDRESS'7801 N Nebo Rd

CITY, STATE, ZIP

Muncie, IN, 47304EDUCATIONA.S. in General Science, Colorado Mnt. College, June '95B.S. in Physics, University of Denver, June '97M.S. in Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, December '98PhD in Soil Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison, August '07

OCCUPATION OR TYPE OF BUSINESSProfessor of Soil Science, Ball State University Natural Resources Department

LIST CONSERVATION AND OTHER LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCESCurrently manages one of Ball State's farms. Has been working to make the farm a learning resource insustainable agriculture for students, producers, and the community. Teaches classes in conservation managementof soils. Participated in On-Farm Network stalk sampling with some of his students.

LAND OWNERS OR OPERATORS ONLYIf applicable, list some of the soil and water conservation practices you have installed or performedHas been experimenting with the use of cover crops on both the University farm and his own land.

TEMPORARY APPOINTEEHave you previously serve.d as an SWCD supervisor?

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(' YesWhat was the date of last service?

What was the reason for termination of last service?

How many years did you serve as a supervisor? '# Years #Months

(0' No


(' YesI have been informed about "Dual Office Holding" and have reviewed a copy of the Attorney General's Dual

Office Holding Guide

(' Yes

r No

(0' No

By signing this document, if appointed as a supervisor by the State Soil Conservation Board, you agree to attendsupervisors' monthly meetings regularly and carry out your responsibilities as a supervisor to the best of your ability.

APPOINTEE:

(typed)Date

Brian Lepore

1/12/2012Keep a signed copy of this form in the District office. Do not send to your DSS.



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ELECTED SUPERVISOR, VACANCY: IC 14-32-13

Sec. 13(a) If a vacancy in the position of elected supervisor occurs during the district's operating year:

(1)the district supervisors shall, within thirty (30) days after the vacancy occurs, recommend to theboard in writing one (1) or more individuals qualified to fill the position;


(3)the board shall notify the supervisors of the appointment made by the board.(b)The individual appointed to temporarily fill a vacancy under subsection (a) shall serve until the district'snext annual meeting.(c) At the annual meeting immediately following the appointment ofan individual to temporarily fill avacant elected supervisor's position, the position shall be filled through the regular election procedures setforth in sections 6 through 9 of this chapter.

("Board" as i1 ed in the state statute refers to the State Soil Conservation Board)

The Superv sors of he Owen County Soil and Water Conservation District certify that

John Trueblood (name) maintains a permanent residence within the district and is qualified bytraining and exper, ence to perform the duties that are imposed on supervisors by law.

ddress

2534 E. State Highway 46

City, State and Zip

Spencer IN 47,460

This temporary appointment Is necessary because of:

(" Resignation ofYOU MUST SUBMIT THE RESIGNATION LETTER TO YOUR DISTRICT SUPPORT SPECIALIST AS WELL AS KEEP A COPY INYOUR DISTRICT RECORDS.

(" Death of

{o No election held


DISTRICT SUPERVISORS (slgnaturesy



Paul Cummings/ Steve Worland/... (typed)

Date 1/31/2012


IC 14-32-4-1(bJ To hold the position of elected supervisor, an individual:

(l)must be an occupier of a tract of land that is located within the district;(2)must maintain the individual's permanent residence within the district; and

(3)must be qualified by training and experience to perform the duties that this article imposes onsupervisors.

NAME

John R. Trueblood,

PHONE NUMBER

317-965-0214

DATE OF BIRTH

3/16/1944

ADDRESS

3953 Jordan Village Rd.

CITY/ STATE; ZIP

Poland/ IN 47868EDUCATIONTwo and half years at Purdue University

OCCUPATION OR TYPE OF BUSINESS'Retired from Allison/Rolls-Royce in Indianapolis: Own 124 Acre farm where I raise hay/ corn, beans/ horses andtimber.

LIST CONSERVATION AND OTHER LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES4-H Activities-Soil & Water Conservation and Forestry

Raised on Farm-Learned Crop Rotation/ Soil and Water Conservation Projects included fencing off ponds andraising quail and pheasants.

LAND OWNERS OR OPERATORS ONLYIf applicable/ list some of the soil and water conservation practices you have installed or performed-Planted Trees for Wildlife Cover-Grass Waterways in Tilled Fields-Lime and Fertilizer field only as needed-Cut waterway by-passing field runoff water from spring fed pond-Timber Management: Cutting Grape Vines, Spraying multi-floral rose and autumn oliver

TEMPORARY APPOINTEEHave you previously served as an SWCD supervisor?



rYesWhat was the date of last service?


How many years did you serve as a supervisor? ,# Years #Months

(i No


rYesI have been informed about "Dual Office Holding" and have reviewed a copy of the Attorney General's Dual


rYes

r No

(i No


APPOINTEE:

(typed)Date

John Trueblood

1/28/2012








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Sec, 13(a) If a vacancy in the position of elected supervisor occurs during the district's operating year:

(l)the district supervisors shall, within thirty (30) days after the vacancy occurs, recommend to theboard in writing one (1) or more individuals qualified to fill the position;


(3)the board shall notify the supervisors of the appointment made by the board,(b)The individual appointed to temporarily fill a vacancy under subsection (a) shall serve until the district'snext annual meeting.(c) At the annual meeting immediately following the appointment ofan individual to temporarily fill avacant elected supervisor's position, the position shall be filled through the regular election procedures setforth in sections 6 through 9 of this chapter.

("Board" a used in the state statute refers to the State Soil Conservation Board)

of the Owen County Soil and Water Conservation District certify that

(name) maintains a permanent residence within the district and is qualified byerience to perform the duties that are imposed on supervisors by law.

Adrln:..,.....--

3361 Steubenville Rd.City, State and ZipFreedom IN 47,431


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r Death of

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Date 2/27/2012

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Ie 14-32-4-1(b) To hold the position of elected supervisor, an individual:

(1)must be an occupier of a tract of land that is located within the district;(2)must maintain the individual's permanent residence within the district; and

(3)must be qualified by training and experience to perform the duties that this article imposes onsupervisors. ..

NAME

Jim Baughman

PHONE NUMBER(317)508-3845

DATE OF BIRTH

8/6/1957

ADDRESS

3361 Steubenville Rd.

C:IT'r,?l"jl.IE, ZIPFreedom, IN 47431

EDUCATION

OCCUPATION OR TYPE OF BUSINESSProduce Farmer

LIST CONSERVATION AND OTHER LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCESOrganic Farming, Classified Forest, Indiana Woodland Owners Association

LAND OWNERS OR OPERATORS ONLYIf applicable, list some of the soil and water conservation practices you have installed or performedCover Cropping, Green Manure Crops,and various erosion control methods

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(i No


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rYes

r No

(i No


APPOINTEE:

(typed)Date

James Baughman

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12/20/2011

Richard Yoder, laGrange County SWCD Board of Supervisors,

Please accept my letter of resignation as an appointed supervisor for the laGrange County SWCD andsubsequently my position for Indiana Association of Soil & Water Conservation District North NortheastRegion effective immediately. It's been my extreme honor to serve in various capacities with the boardfor the past 10 years, following in the footsteps of my grandfather who served the laGrange CountySWCD many years ago..

It is unfortunate that my resignation comes in response to concerns that were addressed three yearsago, befQre my current appointment. I believe that if this would have been discussed openly by thosewho instead elevated their concerns to a level beyond our local board, it would have been resolvedwithin the laGrange County SWCD.

I have decided to resign because I believe in what our district is doing and do not want to be adistraction for the district during the ongoing partnerships with groups such as Northern Indiana GrazingConference and Pheasants Forever.

1would like to thank the district for the many opportunities including the education and training thathave improved both my professional and personal life. I look forward to serving on the board as asupervisor again in the future.

I wish continued success to the district and all that it serves.

Michael D. Holcomb

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Sec. 13 (a) If a vacancy in the position ofappointed supervisor occurs during a district'soperating year: .










City Howe

State Indiana

Zip 46746

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ChairmanRichard Yoder


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(1.) must be of voting age(2) must maintain the individual's permanent residence within the district, and(3) must be qualified by training and experience to perform the duties that thisarticle imposes on supervisors.

Name Gary L. Myers

Phone Number 260-350-2844


Address 6090 N 100 E

City Howe

State IN

Education

Zip Code 46746

B.S. In Chemistry from Purdue University 1976

M.S. In Education from St. Francis 1979


Retired Chemistry Teacher from Lakeland High School. Owns and operates 1,100 acre farm innorthern LaGrange County. Grows seed corn, soybeans, commercial corn, hay, and laylage.Raises cattle for Lauras Lean Beef.


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Gary currently uses minimum till practices and grass strips to cut down on erosion. They also seedalfalfa hay to build soil and control erosion.

Gary served on the Lima Elevator Board and has enjoyed coaching from youth teams to the highschool level.

He also served as co-president of the Lakeland Education Assocation for 5 years. Gary is currentlya member of the American Chemical Society (ACS).


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Well County Soil and Water Conservation District:

Due to some circumstances at this point and time, I feel Tcannotput the time into my position as a supervisor, and it would benefitthe SWCD that I tUln in this letter of resignation.I want to thank the SWCD~ its been great to work with all of you,and the best part was gett.ng acquainted with everyone, and yes Iwill even miss your jokes Kevin, maybe you can put them onyoutube.com for me.

Thank You,

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The Supervisors of the Wellscertify that:

Name Jim Schriver

Address 320 Northwood Drive

City Bluffton

State Indiana

Zip '46714



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Phone Number 260/413-3864


Address 320 Northwood Drive

City !Bluffton

State IN

Education

Zip Code46714

- Ag Economics, Ohio State University (1964)


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Currently: National Soybean Association Board MemberPast: Wells Co. SWCD Supervisors 1995 - 2001; IASWCD Legislative Committee; Wells Co. FarmIBureau board member; Wells Co. 4-H Council board member. Held President/Chairman positionson several boards.


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SWITZERLAND COUNTYSOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Switzerland County SWCD

105 East Pike Street

Vevay, Indiana 4-711+3

Phone: 812-4-27-3126 ext. 3

Fax: 812-4-27-34-23

February 13, 2012

To members of the State Soil Conservation Board:

The Switzerland County SWCD needs assistance from the State Soil Conservation Boardconcerning our upcoming board member election. The candidate that was turned in to the stateto be put on the ballot was nominated by the election committee and discussed by the board. Allof the board members agreed to add him to the ballot but it was not formally moved or voted on.This has been brought to the attention of the board by a second person who is seeking a spot onthe ballot but was not nominated by the election committee. This person was not nominated bythe election committee to be on the ballot but feels he should have been placed on the ballotanyway since there was not a quorum in November to hold a vote on the election committeedecision. This person feels that the person placed on the ballot by the election committee nowhas an advantage over him even though he can still be nominated from the floor. If possible,could you please give us assistance into how to properly handle this matter? Any ideas would bewelcome.

Sincerely,

Ron CutterSwitzerland County SWCDBoard Chairman

The mbsion of the Switzerland County Soil and \Vater Conservation Dbtrict is to prOVide leadership and awareness in natural resources conservationand proper land use management through education, technical assistance, funding, and support of partnership personnel and land users.

June 5,2007

Lime Cost-ShareKeli informed the board a total of $318.82 has been given out.

Backyard WorkshopCanceled for June 18 and rescheduled for June 28.

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Indian Creek & Switzerland County WatershedsKatie handed out a copy of her minutes from May 7 and a copy of the water sample results taken on May 17. See attached.

River Sweep was held on May 19 at the Paul Ogle Park and Markland Dam with good attendance.

South Laughery Creek WatershedDuane informed the board that a steering committee meeting was held and the cost-share practices that the technicalcommittee came up with were approved. See attached brochure. Sign up date will start June 1.

Conservation PlansBoard signed off on Mike Parker, Nannie Jones, and Joe Spiller.

Rule 5SR 129-Applied for a waste area storage.

Patriot Water-Site has been strawed and seeded.

Dickersons-Erosion control fencing was redone and put in correctly.

Turtle Creek Bridge-Have not checked.

EquipmentKen informed the board that Dale Sides has been doing a lot of work with the no-till drill. He was worked with landowners to get the drill set correctly. Ken wanted to see if the board would waive 11.8 acres that Dale used the drill on. Also,Dale asked to be reimbursed for a chain that was purchased for the drill in the amount of $15.24. Board agreed to waivethe 11.8 acre fee and to also reimburse Dale for the chain that was purchased.

Board asked Keli to contact Bob Woodfill regarding the damaged coulter on the no-till and to pay to fix. Keli agreed thatshe would call before the next meeting.

Plat BookBoard agreed to have Great Mid-Western Publishing Company to update the plat book.

EnvirothonMrs. Fancher sent a thank you with pictures of the teams.

NO BOARD MEETING WILL BE HELD IN JULY. EMPLOYEE EVAULATIONS WILL BE HELD JULY 12 BEGINNINGAT 7 P.M. THE NEXT SCHEDULED BOARD MEETING WILL BE TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2007.

With no further business appearing the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Casie Auxier

OFFICE OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR REBECCA SKILLMANOne North Capitol, Suite 600Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

February 29, 2012

Switzerland County Soil and Water Conservation DistrictRon Cutter} Board President105 East Pike StreetVevay, IN 47043

Re: Supervisor Election

Dear President Cutter,

I write in response to your inquiry to the Division of Soil Conservation (DSC) regarding aninterpretation of Indiana Code 14·32~4·8 governing the election of district supervisors. AsI understand the inquiry, you question whether the election committee appointed underIndiana Code 14-32-4-7 is required to submitthe list of prospective nominees to the localSoil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) supervisors for their approval prior tosubmitting that list of nominees to the State Soil Conservation Board (SSCB).

Indiana Code 14-32-4-8 reads:

Ie 14-32-4-8Election committee duties

Sec. 8. The election committee appointed under section 7 ofthis chapter shall do thefollowing:

(1) Select qualified individuals as prospective nominees to fill any vacancies that existamong the elected supervisors ofthe district.

(2) Contact and ascertain the willingness and ability ofeach individual to serve ifelected.(3) Submit the list ofnominees with the qualificationsfor certification andprinting ofa

sample ballot to the board by December 1.(4) Place the names ofthe prospective nominees selected under subdivisions (1) and (2) in

nomination at the meeting andprovide an opportunity for additional nominations to be madefi'om the floor.

(5) After nominations are closed:(A) ifonly one (1) candidate is nominated, allow for the election of/he sole candidate by

the land occupiers by a show ofhands; and(B) ifmore than one (1) candidate is nominated, distribute a ballot to each land occupier

present at the meeting.(6) {fa ballot is distributed, collect and count the ballots after each land occupier present at

the meeting has had an opportunity to vote.(7) Report the results ofthe election to the chairman.

There is no requirement in the statute that the election committee obtain the approval of the localSWCD supervisors before submission to the SSCB. Section 8-1 of the statute gives thecommittee the power to "select qualified individuals" which also indicates the electioncommittee has the ability to pick and choose which individuals are listed on the ballot as long asthey meet the qualification criteria found in Indiana Code 14-32-4-1.

Based on a review ofthe Switzerland County SWCD submissions to the DSC and SSCB, itwould appear that all statutory requirements were met and all repolts concerning the most recentelection were submitted on time. The Switzerland County SWCD election committee had thediscretion to limit the number of prospective nominees submitted to the SSCB and was notrequired by statute to seek additional approvals from the Switzerland County SWCD supervisorsbefore that submission.

Sincerely,I rV "Slf\~~S. ~Yleen (J,ellingChief Operating Officer and General Counsel

~ ~NRCSUnited States Department of AgricultureNatural Resources Conservation Service

Indiana Fact Sheet

Current NRCS PartnerOpportunities

March,2012

Conservation Partners Grant OpportunityNRCS announced a $20 million partnership with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) to increase technical assistancein priority areas. With $10 million from NRCS and $10 million in private funding from NFWF, the Conservation Partners effort will bemanaged by NFWF as a competitive grant process. The first of several funding opportunities are underway, with proposals due byMarch 13. Grant awards will range from $50,000 to $250,000. The first funding round prioritizes the Northeast Forests, UpperMississippi River Basin, Gulf Coast and Prairie Pothole regions. A second set of funding will focus on the Great Lakes, LesserPrairie Chicken, the Bay Delta, and other habitats. For more information on the Conservation Partners program, visit http://www.nfwf.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Charter Programs List&Template=/TaggedPage/TaggedPageDisplay.cfm&TPLID=60&ContentlD=23534

Highly Erodible Cropland Initiative with CRPUSDA announces a new conservation initiative addressing the nation's most highly erodible cropland. Aiming to protect up to750,000 acres, Farm Service Agency (FSA) will assist producers with identifying the most highly erodible cropland (with an erodibilityindex of 20 or greater), and enable producers to plant wildlife-friendly cover on their land. Producers can enroll land on a continuousbasis, beginning this summer with their local FSA county office. For more information, producers should contact their local FSAoffice: http://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/app?state=in&agency=fsa

CRP Initiative to Restore Grasslands, Wetlands and WildlifeUSDA announces an opportunity for producers to enroll a total of 1million acres of land to preserve grasslands and wetlands. Thegoal of the new initiative is to increase enrollment of environmentally sensitive land through targeted signups. FSA will set asideacres for specific enrollments that benefit duck nesting habitat, upland birds, wetlands, pollinators and wildlife. Producers whoseland meet eligibility criteria can enroll directly in this category at any time.

Mississippi River Basin Initiative Request for ProposalsNRCS has announced this year's request for proposals for the Mississippi River Basin Initiative (MRBI). NRCS and its partners willhelp producers in selected watersheds in the Mississippi River Basin voluntarily implement conservation practices and systems thatavoid, control, and trap nutrient runoff; improve wildlife habitat; and maintain agricultural productivity. The Initiative will build on thepast efforts of producers, NRCS, partners, and other State and Federal agencies in the 12-State Initiative area to address nutrientloading in the Mississippi River Basin. MRBI will be implemented by NRCS through the Cooperative Conservation PartnershipInitiative (CCPI), the Wetlands Reserve Enhancement Program (WREP), Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG), and other programs.Proposals for funding, which will be made available directly to producers through Farm Bill Programs, are due March 19. ARequest for Proposals, including a list of eligible watersheds, can be read and downloaded at http://federalregister.gov/a/2011-33692

EQIP InitiativesThe deadline for accepting applications for the Organic, Seasonal High Tunnel and On-Farm Energy EQIP Initiatives is March30. More information on these programs can be found on the Indiana NRCS website on the EQIP Program page, at http://www.in.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/egip/egiphomepage.html.

Organic Initiative- The EQIP Organic Initiative provides financial and technical assistance to implement approved conservationpractices that address significant natural resource concerns, and develop and implement conservation plans that assist withtransitioning to organic production.

High Tunnel Initiative- The Seasonal High Tunnel Initiative is avoluntary program that provides financial and technical assistanceto agricultural producers by extending the growing season for high value crops in an environmentally safe manner. The initiativecan assist producers with improving plant and soil quality, reducing nutrient and pesticide transportation, improving air qualitythrough reduced transportation inputs, and reducing energy use by providing consumers with a local source of fresh produce.

On Farm Energy Initiative- The EQIP On-Farm Energy Initiative enables the producer to identify ways to conserve energy on thefarm through an Agricultural Energy Management Plan (AgEMP), also known as an on-farm energy audit; and by providingfinancial and technical assistance to help the producer implement various measures and practices recommended in an on-farmenergy audit.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

State Conservationist ReportMarch 2012

Soil Health PublicationsIndiana NRCS has created a suite of Soil Health Publications available for Field Office and Partnership use. This suiteincludes seven 8.Sxll publications and one 3xS pocket card. Partners can access any ofthese publications by going tothe Indiana NRCS Soil Health website at http://www.in.nrcs.usda.gov/technicaI/Soil%20Health/soilhealth.html.Publications include:

• Cover Crop Seeding Notes

• Indiana Soil Health Successes

• 21st Century Soil Health

• Soil Health Cropping Systems

• Soil Health For Cleaner Water

• Conservation Cropping Systems Initiative Brochure

• Slake Demonstration

• Soil Health Pocket Card

• Indiana's Soil Health Strategy

Beginning Farmers DatabaseUSDA, in partnership with the American Farm Bureau Federation, has created www.Start2Farm.gov, an online databaseconnecting beginning farmers and ranchers with available programs and resources. Start2Farm.gov allows potential andbeginning farmers to search for programs and resources for training, financing, technical assistance, and business-tobusiness support. The database, which includes hundreds of records, is searchable by geographical area or by topic.

CRP Readiness InitiativeThe Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Readiness Initiative was created to help the Natural Resources ConservationService (NRCS) accomplish the work involved with managing CRP enrollments, CRP plan development andimplementation, and the follow up management of developed plans. A national team of Cooperative Extension staff,NRCS and FSA staff, and representatives from NRCS partner agencies and organizations has collaborated to develop amulti-faceted training program to meet the needs of the initiative.

CRP Readiness Initiative participants will attend a two-day training workshop, work directly with a project mentor,participate in online forums and webinars, and sign up for supplemental training courses as needed. Upon coursecompletion, participants will understand the processes and procedures necessary to develop national and state NRCScompliant CRP plans. For more information about the CRP Readiness Initiative, visit: http://conservationtraining.uwex.edu/crpworkshops

Current NRCS Partner OpportunitiesPlease see the attached Fact Sheet for information on current partner opportunities through NRCS.

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