Miami Soil And Water Conservation District

The Miami Soil & Water Conservation District's Strategic Plan outlines a five-year roadmap for the protection and enhancement of natural resources within Miami County. The plan is committed to providing quality conservation assistance and promoting innovative stewardship through the development of conservation partnerships to enhance the quality of life. Key strategic areas include the implementation and management of the Miami County Stormwater Program to reduce pollutants and protect water quality, extensive community education, outreach, and assistance on various conservation topics, promotion of state and federal conservation cost-share programs, fostering strong partnerships with like-minded agencies, and providing long-range assistance for rural and urban drainage issues, agricultural easement purchases, and pond development and permitting.

This Strategic Plan outlines the Miami Soil & Water Conservation District's direction for 2023-2027, focusing on the protection and enhancement of natural resources within Miami County. Its vision is to be responsible leaders in promoting innovative stewardship through conservation partnerships to enhance the quality of life, with a mission to provide quality conservation assistance. Key strategic areas include implementing the Miami County Stormwater Program, providing community education, outreach, and assistance, facilitating conservation cost-share programs (EQIP, CRP, Agricultural Pollution Abatement), fostering partnerships, addressing rural and urban drainage concerns, managing the ODA Local Ag Easement Purchase Program (LAEPP), and overseeing pond permit processes and development.