The Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) has announced it has been awarded a $70,900 Clean Water Indiana grant from the Indiana State Department of Agriculture.
The grant will empower the Hamilton County Invasives Partnership (HIP) to offer a variety of invasive species educational programs and trainings as well as a small grant program through which county residents can receive financial support to remove invasive species from their property.
The detailed program framework, including application procedures for small grants, training schedules, and educational resources, will be made available to the public in early 2024. Individuals, landowners, and community organizations should stay tuned for further announcements and opportunities to get involved.
“We work with so many landowners who want to do more to fight invasives on their properties, but resources are limited,” said Claire Lane, SWCD Urban Conservationist and HIP Coordinator. “This grant will allow us to provide the financial support that can get a lot of Hamilton County natural areas back on track toward ecological balance.”
More information about the SWCD’s programs, including the Hamilton County Invasives Partnership, can be found at hamiltonswcd.org.