Hamilton County SWCD Hosts 2024 Annual Meeting

By Taylor Wilson
The Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District held their Annual Meeting on February 8th at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds. Highlights from the District’s 2023 work were shared by David Bradway, Conservation Administrator. The SWCD recognized Karen La Mere with the outstanding Natural Resources Educator Award for her work with the Indiana Master Naturalist Program. Westfield Green Together was recognized with the Outstanding Commitment to Conservation and Community Award for their dedication to environmental stewardship, community engagement, and the improvement of sustainability and natural habitats in the Westfield community. A special recognition was also given to Warren Sarber for his participation on the SWCD Board for the past 14 years. Brian Cunningham with Wild Birds Unlimited gave a presentation on how to build backyard bird habitat. 

Rodney Rulon, longtime SWCD Board of Supervisors member, was re-elected to the SWCD Board of Supervisors and sworn in at the SWCD board meeting by Sue Maki, County Council Member.
The purpose of a Soil and Water Conservation District, or SWCD, is to provide information about soil, water, and related natural resource conservation; identify and prioritize local soil and water resource concerns; and connect land users to sources of education, technical, and financial assistance to implement conservation practices and technologies. To stay updated on the latest programs and events, visit www.hamiltonswcd.org.

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