Resources & Links
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Ag Days - St. Joseph County Ag Days - presented by Ag Team and SJ Co. Fairboard
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Agricultural Marketing Service - National Organic Program is ensuring the integrity of USDA organic products in the U.S. and throughout the world.
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Blue Thumb - Planting for Clean Water - includes information on Raingardens, native plant gardens & shoreline stabilization.
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Beginner Farmer Education - an in depth Beginner Farmer curriculum for the small sustainable farm model.
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Cardno Native Plant Nursery - 574-586-2412 Call to place an order. Minimum of $100/order
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Clear Choices Clean Water Indiana - increase awareness about choices we make and the impact they have on our streams and lakes.
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Compost & Mulch City of South Bend offers mulch & compost, see their site for more details
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Composting Guidebook - St. Joseph County SWCD
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Conservation International. We’re working to ensure a healthy, productive planet for everyone. Because people need nature to thrive.
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Contractors to help with your Grass Waterway, Diversion Terrace, Pond, Tile Drains, Large or Deep Tile, Surface Drains, Open Ditches, Structures, Animal Waste Fac., Wetland Restoration, Rain Garden Construction, Erosion Control Products, & other services.
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Ducks Unlimited is filling the skies with waterfowl today, tomorrow & forever.
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Dormant Seeding - links to articles and job sheets
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Educational Links - see our education page
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Enviornmental Protection Agency Water Sense Kids Thirsty for knowledge? This site can help kids learn about water, water conservation and even play games! There is also links for teachers.
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Eureka Recycling's Make Dirt Not Waste website for lots more information on composting.
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Everyday Nature for Families. Learn how to get your kids excited about being outdoors all the time!
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Facebook - we post several items that covers all the conservation topics.
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Flood Map Service Center - hosted by FEMA
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Friends of the St. Joe River Association, Inc. (FotSJR) is helping Conservation Districts and other partners in Indiana and Michigan with watershed education, planning and implementation projects within the St. Joseph River Basin.
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2015 Forestry Field Day contact information
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Indiana Association of Soil & Water Conservation Districts (IASWCD)
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Indiana Conservation Cropping Systems Initiative has information on soil health events, hubs & practices.
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Indiana Conservation Partnership (ICP) Provides technical, financial and educational assistance needed to implement economically and environmentally compatible land and water stewardship decisions, practices and technologies.
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Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has information on Indiana parks, licenses & permits for hunting & fishing, etc. - IDNR Tree Seedling Sale
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IDNR Division of Forestry. District forester Steve Winicker 219-843-4827 swinicker@dnr.IN.gov
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IDNR Wildlife Biologist North Urban Biologist (NUB) Megan Dillon Prophetstown State Park 4112 E. SR 225 West Lafayette, IN 47906 (765) 320-0517 Email: mdillon@dnr.IN.gov
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Indiana Geological Survey - Indiana Historical Aerial Photo Index
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Indiana Native Plant & Wildflower Society (INPAWS) - INPAWS : Indiana Native Plant & Wildflower Society - Together we’re working to create healthy ecosystems, teach the next generation to love the land, and save the wild beauty of Indiana.
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Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA)- Division of Soil Conservation
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Indiana Wildlife Federation To promote the conservation of Indiana's wildlife & habitats.
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Izaak Walton League takes a common-sense approach toward protecting our country's natural heritage.
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Kids to Conservation a resource to help you plan conservation projects with youth.
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Michiana Beekeepers Association. Creating good and healthy beekeeping throughout Michiana.
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Michiana Biodiversity Conservation Initiative A community-based conservation initiative that seeks to unite those citizens of Michiana that are concerned about the state of the natural world, both locally and globally.
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Michiana Stormwater Partnership - Educate our Community on the importance of good environmental stewardship of all of our rivers and streams and provide the community with information, resources, and opportunities to help them develop or enhance their own efforts for the common good.
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Midwest Cover Crops Council - Cover Crop Decision Tool to help develop cover crop plans for your specific needs.
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Monarch Watch Education, conservation, & research for the Monarch Butterfly.
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National Wild Turkey Federation, conservation of the wild turkey & the preservation of our hunting heritage.
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Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)- Information you need for NRCS/USDA programs, soils, the web soil survey, plants & animals including invasive species, pollinators, etc. & much more. Deb Knepp - District Conservationist
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Nature Conservancy - Conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends.
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Organic Resource Facility (City of South Bend) - 4340 Trade Dr, South Bend, IN 46628 - 574-287-6841
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Pheasants Forever is dedicated to the conservation of pheasants, quail and other wildlife through habitat improvements, public awareness, education and land management policies and programs.
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Pinterest - check out our boards
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Plant Native - a listing of trees, shrubs, flowers & ferns native to Indiana.
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Purdue Extension St Joseph County Education of Indiana citizens through the application of land grant university research & knowledge base.
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Quail Forever is dedicated to the conservation of quail, pheasants and other wildlife through habitat improvements, public awareness, education and land management policies and programs.
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Rainscaping.org - "Imitating Nature with Rain Gardens"
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ACME Refining - 1420 S Walnut St., South Bend, IN 46619 (574) 287-3331
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Soil Scientists - A list of Certified Soil Scientists who are registered to perform soil tests in St. Joseph County.
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South Bend Medical Foundation Laboratory performs water testing in tap, river and swimming pool waters.
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St. Joseph County website has links for departments like the drainage board, parks & rec, etc.
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St. Joseph Valley Master Gardeners an organization of gardeners dedicated to educating people in gardening practices.
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Tree Tubes & Weed Mats - Non Typical Food Plots LLC
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Twitter - Follow us
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Unity Gardens is a network to increase the availability of healthy, locally grown food in South Bend.
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United States Department of the Interior - National Invasive Species Council
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United States Enviornmental Protection Agency - Composting Page
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Water Testing - Find where you can have your water tested in Indiana. (Prepared by Jane Frankenberger, Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering.)
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Water Testing - Indiana Certified Microbiology Drinking Water Laboratories. (Prepared by Indiana Health Department.)
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Water Testing - Enviro Test Kits - PO Box 968, Madison, IN 47250. 812-273-6699. anice@envirolabsinc.com
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Webinars - check out our page filled with helpful webinars from cover crops, to organic farming and much more! New webinars added often so bookmark this page for updates!
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Web Soil Survey - Provides soil data and information produced by the National Cooperative Soil Survey.
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Wildlife Area Seeding Sources - Warm season grasses (native), cool season grasses, cool season grasses (native), legumes, forbs, wildflowers or mix, rental equipment, blended mixes available, custom seeding.
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Wildlife Rehabilitators - List developed by InDNR of rehabilitators that are permitted in Indiana as of March 2016.
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Xerces Conservation of invertebrates & their habitat.
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We are working on adding links and resources to this page. Please check back again soon for further updates! If you feel your link would be a good partnership to our site please contact Sandra at sandra.hoffarth@in.nacdnet.net or 574-936-2024 ext. 4.