Shelby County Soil & Water Conservation District

Shelby County Soil & Water Conservation District is a U.S. local government entity registered in SAM.gov, located in Manilla, Indiana, with registration valid through December 2025. As a county-level conservation district, it focuses on environmental management, watershed conservation, and natural resource protection strategies. The organization is primarily engaged in federal grant programs that support ecological preservation, water quality improvement, and community environmental education initiatives.

Through recent federal grant awards from the National Resources Conservation Service, Shelby County Soil & Water Conservation District has implemented comprehensive watershed management projects across multiple Indiana counties. Their work includes developing and executing watershed management plans for areas such as the Lower Big Blue River and Sugar Creek watersheds. The district provides critical services like developing cost-share programs for best management practices, conducting educational outreach to promote environmental sustainability, and implementing strategies to reduce nonpoint source pollution. Their grant-funded activities involve hosting workshops, partnering with local stakeholders, producing educational materials, and facilitating community engagement around environmental conservation. Key partners have included the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, with whom they have collaborated on sub-grant awards focused on watershed implementation, education, and pollution mitigation efforts targeting agricultural and community practices.