About

The Vermillion County Soil and Water Conservation District constitutes a governmental subdivision of the state and a public body corporate and politic exercising public powers (IN Code 14-32-5).


Our function is to provide information about soil, water and related natural resource conservation; identify and prioritize local soil and water resource concerns; connect land users to sources of educational, technical and financial assistance to implement conservation practices and technologies; and facilitate partnerships.


Our mission is to provide leadership and assistance in the proper use and management of soil, water, and related natural resources for all citizens in Vermillion County.

We Envision a Vermillion County

With healthy and productive soils

With profitable and sustainable agriculture

Where informed citizens are involved with conservation issues

With clean streams and water resources

With productive woodlands and plentiful wildlife habitat

Where a conservation ethic guides sustainable economic development

Vermillion County SWCD Supervisors

Josh Bishop

Chair

David Bishop

Vice Chair

LeeAnn Larrance

Secretary

Darrell Morgan

Treasurer

Connie Warner

Board Member

Our Staff

Eric Shideler

Executive Director

vermillion@iaswcd.org

Andrew Brown, District Conservationist

USDA - Natural Resources Conservation Service

andrew.brown@usda.gov

735-505-0319

 Steven McGhee

Conservation Resource Technician

vp_resourcetech@iaswcd.org

Chris Booe

Administrative Assistant