The function of a district is to take available technical, financial, and educational resources, whatever their source, and focus or coordinate them so that they meet the needs of the local land user for conservation of soil, water and related resources.
Services
The local SWCD is co-located with the USDA/Natural Resources Conservation Service at
1626 West Logansport Road, Suite A, Peru (Map). Together, we provide technical assistance to land users who experience soil erosion problems. We survey and design for erosion control structures, grass waterways, water and sediment control basins, wetland restorations, and more. We also provide assistance for forestry, windbreaks, grazing management and other related natural resource concerns. There is no charge for these services. Under certain USDA conservation programs, cost share for implementing conservation programs may be available for eligible land users.
The Miami County Soil and Water Conservation District is funded through county and state appropriations, grants, and private donations.