State Soil Conservation Board

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Current: State Soil Conservation Board

Established within the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, the State Soil Conservation Board (SSCB) provides guidance and coordination to the state's 92 Soil and Water Conservation Districts as they provide local leadership in the protection of Indiana's soil and water resources. Additionally, the SSCB administers the Clean Water Indiana Grants Program, a water quality related erosion and sediment reduction program. To view the responsibilities of the SSCB, click here

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Meetings

The SSCB meets approximately every two months. Meetings are normally held in Indianapolis from 9:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Occasionally, the SSCB will meet at other locations around the state. The locations of these meetings are determined during the prior meeting.

Next Meeting

The State Soil Conservation Board (SSCB) will meet on Tuesday, March 21st, 2023 from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm.
Meeting Resources

The SSCB administers the Clean Water Indiana Fund, which is a water quality-related erosion and sediment reduction program. The SSCB also provides guidance and support to Indiana’s soil and water conservation district leaders as they assist local leadership in the protection of the state’s soil and water resources.

Board Members

Freeholder with farming interests:

Amy Burris
Kenny Cain
Ray Chattin (Chair)
Gene Schmidt (Vice Chair)

Freeholder with non-farming interests:

Larry Clemens
Brad Dawson
Bob Eddleman

Secretary, Non-Voting Member

Trevor Laureys (Division of Soil Conservation Director)

Minutes

2023

2022

2021

Click here to view the archived minutes and attachments (2008-2020).

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