Protecting Wayne County’s Natural Resources

Water Quality
Helping maintain and improve clean water through soil and water conservation practices, education, and technical support for landowners.

Soil Health & Erosion Control
Preventing soil loss and promoting healthy soils with conservation measures such as grassed waterways, cover crops, and sustainable land management.

Education & Community Outreach
Engaging students, landowners, and the public in conservation awareness programs, workshops, and hands-on learning activities.
Protecting Our Planet
Support Our Conservation Efforts
Get Involved To Support Conservation
Join us in protecting Wayne County’s soil, water, and natural resources. Your contributions help fund educational programs, technical assistance for landowners, and local conservation projects that benefit the entire community.
Partner Technical
Empowering partners with expert technical solutions and seamless support.
Community Education
Support workshops, school programs, and community events that promote awareness and sustainable practices.
Restore Rainforest In The Americas
We are clear on why we do what we do, are connected as an organization, we understand and demonstrate enabling / delivery, we are passionate about what we do and work tirelessly to achieve it.
Become part of a dedicated team helping create a wilder, healthier, more colourful world.
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Pond Clinic August 28, 2025
Please RSVP by August 25 (click photo to enlarge for details)
Our Professional Team

Jason Ward
Chairman

Mat Berger
Vice-Chairman

Lisa Bihl
Secretary

Travis Frame
Member

Mitchell Jordan
Member
Wayne County SWCD Staff

Raquel Baker
SWCD District Conservation Technician
Raquel.Baker@in.nacdnet.net

Jennifer Brown
SWCD Office Coordinator/Treasurer
Jennifer.Brown3@in.nacdnet.net
Jennifer-Brown@iaswcd.org

LuAnne Holeva
SWCD Conservation Education Coordinator
Luanne.Holeva@in.nacdnet.net

Colt Van Natta
Acting District Conservationist
USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service
colt.vannatta@usda.gov

