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Public Board Meeting
Board Meetings are on the 4th Tuesday of every Month at 6:00 p.m. at ParGil Learning Resource Center 2335 N. State Road 9 LaGrange, IN 46761

2026 Northern Indiana Grazing Conference
The 2026 NIGC conference will be held on Friday February 6th & Saturday February 7th. check back for more details.

Tree Sales
Our 2025 Tree Sale Catalog is now available. We can accept orders over the phone, email, mailed in, or in person.

Tree sale pickup days will be April 9th-11th 2025.

Education
LaGrange SWCD offers education programs on a variety of topics click here to see the current list of available programs Here

The 2024-2025 Education Award Application has closed for the year. Please check back in August.
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Indiana Waterways Inquiry Request

This tool has been developed in partnership with IDEM and DNR. This tool is used to make inquires for projects that could require special permitting such as 401 Water Quality Certifications, Isolated Wetland permits, Construction in a Floodway permits or other construction along streams, lakes, or dams ONLY.

This tool allows the user to submit a proposed project to check for permit requirements. THIS TOOL IS NOT A PERMIT APPLICATION. This tool helps determine what permits may be required for certain projects. Indiana Waterways Inquiry Request

Indiana Construction Stormwater Genral Permits Notice of Inents.

Indiana Construction Stormwater General Permits, (Rule 5) require projects that are 1 acre or larger to have an erosion control plan on file with the LaGrange County Soil & Water District. Projects that have been reviewed require a Notice of Intent (NOI). This allows landowners near the project site Legal Notice of Intents for any developments that fall within the stated criteria.

Uploaded 05/08/25

Delmar Beechy - Natural Family Farms Layer Barn (6230 N 1000 W, Shipshewana) is submitting an NOI letter to notify the Indiana Department of Environmental Management of his intent to comply with the requirements under 327 IAC 15-5 to discharge storm water from construction activities for the following project: Delmar Beechy - Natural Family Farms Layer Barn, found 2,680’ north of SR #120 on CR 1000 W. Run-off from the project site will leave via underground flow in the Pigeon River. Questions or comments should be directed to Mr. Beechy at the above mentioned address.

Uploaded 04/23/25
Vernon F Miller (4750 W 450 N Shipshewana) is submitting an NOI letter to notify the Indiana Department of Environmental Management of his intent to comply with the requirements under 327 IAC 15-5 to discharge storm water from construction activities for the following project: Vernon F Miller Calf Barn, located at 4750 W 450 N Shipshewana, IN 46565. Run-off from the project site will be managed on site. The project is located within one 12- digit hydrologic water shed which is 040500011107 VanNatta Ditch- Pigeon River. Please direct questions or comments to Vernon F Miller at (260) 562-2335.

Uploaded 04/22/25

onas Miller (1200 N State Road 9, LaGrange, IN) is submitting a Notice of Intent to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management of his intent to comply with the requirements of Construction Stormwater General Permit to discharge stormwater from construction activities associated with Trinity Furniture located on State Road 9, LaGrange, IN West of 1201 N Townline Road, LaGrange, IN. Run-off from the project site will be managed on-site. The project is located within one 12-digit hydrologic water shed which is 040500011106 VanNatta-Pigeon River. Please direct questions to Jonas Miller at (260) 894-1995 or jonas@trinityfurniture.net.

Uploaded 04/01/25

Perry Yutzy, Jr. (2740 E 825 N, Howe) is submitting an NOI letter to notify the Indiana Department of Environmental Management of his intent to comply with the requirements under 327 IAC 15-5 to discharge storm water from construction activities for the following project: Perry Yutzy, Jr. - Fairfield Farms Layer Barns, found 1,315’ east of CR 250 E on CR 825 N. Run-off from the project site will leave via underground flow in the Fawn River. Questions or comments should be directed to Mr. Yutzy at the above-mentioned address.

Uploaded 04/23/25

Samuel Bontrager (2700 E 400 N, LaGrange) is submitting an NOI letter to notify the Indiana Department of Environmental Management of his intent to comply with the requirements under 327 IAC 15-5 to discharge storm water from construction activities for the following project: Samuel Bontrager – Miller Poultry Barns, found 1,460’ west of CR 300 E on CR 400 N. Run-off from the project site will leave via underground flow in the Pigeon River. Questions or comments should be directed to Mr. Bontrager at the above mentioned address.

Uploaded 04/22/25

NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY
E & S Sales located at 350 East Berkshire Drive, Shipshewana, Indiana 46550 is submitting an NOI letter of revision to notify the Indiana Department of Environmental Management of its intent to comply with the requirements under the Construction Stormwater General Permit to discharge storm water from construction activities for the following project: New Building and Parking Lot located at 350 East Berkshire Drive in Shipshewana, Indiana. Run-off from the project site will flow to an on-site detention basin system that outfalls to the municipal storm sewer system that is tributary to the Brandeberry Ditch 6 regulated drain. Questions or comments should be directed to Dwayne Chupp at the above-mentioned address.

Uploaded 04/16/25

Jay Lehman (0065 S 1000 W, Middlebury) is submitting an NOI letter to notify the Indiana Department of Environmental Management of his intent to comply with the requirements under 327 IAC 15-5 to discharge storm water from construction activities for the following project: Jay Lehman – Fairfield Farms Layer Barn, located at 0065 S 1000 W Middlebury, IN 46540. Run-off from the project site will be managed on site. The project is located within one 12- digit hydrologic water shed which is 040500011205 Mather Ditch-Little Elkhart River. Please direct questions or comments to Jay Lehman at (260) 350-5539.

Uploaded 03/20/25

David Yoder (4120 S 950 W, Millersburg) is submitting an NOI letter to notify the Indiana Department of Environmental Management of his intent to comply with the requirements under 327 IAC 15-5 to discharge storm water from construction activities for the following project: David Yoder – Dutch Country Layer Barn, located at 4120 S 950 W Millersburg, IN 46543. Run-off from the project site will be managed on site. The project is located within one 12- digit hydrologic water shed which is 040500011204 Rowe Eden Ditch. Please direct questions or comments to David Yoder at (260) 593-0642.

Uploaded 03/20/25

Wayne Eash (7180 S 1100 W, Millersburg, IN 46543) is submitting a Notice of Intent to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management of his intent to comply with the requirements of the Construction Stormwater General Permit to discharge stormwater from construction activities associated with WS Wholesale located in the Northwest corner of 700 S and 1100 W, Millersburg, IN 46543. Run-off from the project site will be managed on-site. The project is located within one 12-digit hydrologic water shed which is 0405000118011 Solomon Creek-Elkhart River. Please direct questions to Wayne Eash at (574) 536-4447 or wayne@wswholesale.com.

Uploaded 03/10/25

Ryan Miller (3665 S 900 W, Topeka, IN 46571) is submitting a Notice of Intent to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management of his intent to comply with the requirements of Construction Stormwater General Permit to discharge stormwater from construction activities associated with Ryan Miller AFO located at 3665 S 900 W, Topeka, IN 46571. Run-off from the project site will be managed on-site. The project is located within one 12-digit hydrologic water shed which is 040500011202 Little Elkhart River Ditch. Please direct questions to Ryan Miller at (260) 336-8663.

Uploaded 03/10/25

Jacob Yoder (9460 W State Road 120, Shipshewana, IN 46565) is submitting a Notice of Intent to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management of his intent to comply with the requirements of the Construction Stormwater General Permit to discharge stormwater from construction activities associated with Jacob Yoder AFO located at 9460 W State Road 120, Shipshewana, IN 46565. Run-off from the project site will be managed on-site. The project is located within one 12-digit hydrologic water shed which is 040500011107 Pigeon River. Please direct questions to Jacob Yoder at (260) 202-5332.

Uploaded 01/08/25

David Miller (1645 W 700 S, Wolcottville, IN) is submitting a Notice of Intent to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management of his intent to comply with the requirements of Construction Stormwater General Permit to discharge stormwater from construction activities associated with David Miller AFO located at 1645 W 700 S, Wolcottville, IN 46795. Run-off from the project site will be managed on-site. The project is located within one 12-digit hydrologic water shed which is 040500011506 Jones Lake-North Branch Elkhart River. Please direct questions to David Miller at (260) 463-1835.

Uploaded 03/10/25

Jerry Miller, Jr. (0390 N 400 E, LaGrange) is submitting an NOI letter to notify the Indiana Department of Environmental Management of his intent to comply with the requirements under 327 IAC 15-5 to discharge storm water from construction activities for the following project: Jerry Miller, Jr. - Natural Family Farms Layer Barn, found 2,500’ north of US Hwy #20 on CR 400 E. Run-off from the project site will leave via underground flow in the Pigeon River. Questions or comments should be directed to Mr. Miller at the above mentioned address.

Uploaded 05/08/25

John Weaver (0040 E 300 S, LaGrange) is submitting an NOI letter to notify the Indiana Department of Environmental Management of his intent to comply with the requirements under 327 IAC 15-5 to discharge storm water from construction activities for the following project: John Weaver – Miller Poultry Broiler Barn, found 820’ East of CR 00 EW on CR 300 S. Run-off from the project site will leave via underground flow in the Elkhart River - North Branch. Questions or comments should be directed to Mr. Weaver at the above mentioned address.

Uploaded 04/16/25

Leroy Miller (0920 S 375 W, LaGrange) is submitting an NOI letter to notify the Indiana Department of Environmental Management of his intent to comply with the requirements under 327 IAC 15-5 to discharge storm water from construction activities for the following project: Leroy Miller – Natural Family Farms Layer Barn, located at 0920 S 375 W LaGrange, IN 46761. Run-off from the project site will be managed on site. The project is located within one 12- digit hydrologic water shed which is 040500011204 Emma Lake-Emma Ditch. Please direct questions or comments to Leroy Miller at (260) 214-5303.

Uploaded 03/26/25

Eli Wenerd (2500 E 400 N, LaGrange) is submitting an NOI letter to notify the Indiana Department of Environmental Management of his intent to comply with the requirements under 327 IAC 15-5 to discharge storm water from construction activities for the following project: Eli Wengerd – Miller Poultry Broiler Barn, found 2,656’ east of CR 200 E on CR 400 N. Run-off from the project site will leave via underground flow in the Pigeon River. Questions or comments should be directed to Mr. Wengerd at the above mentioned address.

Uploaded 03/20/25

Martin Miller (11530 W 200 S, Shipshewana) is submitting an NOI letter to notify the Indiana Department of Environmental Management of his intent to comply with the requirements under 327 IAC 15-5 to discharge storm water from construction activities for the following project: Martin Miller – Natural Family Farms Layer Barn, located at 11530 W 200 S Shipshewana, IN 46565. Run-off from the project site will be managed on site. The project is located within one 12- digit hydrologic water shed which is 040500011204 Rowe Eden Ditch. Please direct questions or comments to Martin Miller at (260) 593-2114.

Uploaded 03/10/25

Harley Miller (10170 W 600 S, Millersburg, IN 46543) is submitting a Notice of Intent to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management of his intent to comply with the requirements of the Construction Stormwater General Permit to discharge stormwater from construction activities associated with Harley Miller AFO located on W 600 S, Millersburg, IN 46543 northwest of 10165 W 600 S. Run-off from the project site will be managed on-site. The project is located within one 12-digit hydrologic water shed which is 040500011203 Rowe Eden Ditch. Please direct questions to Harley Miller at (260) 593-0690.

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About

The LaGrange Soil and Water District has been around since 1952. Mahlon Dunkel pioneered the way for our LaGrange County Distriction of operation. For more information on his story please visit our blog.

Project

The LaGrange County Soil & Water Conservation District has various on going grant projects. With the amount of lakes in LaGrange County these grants are vital in making sure that the rivers are being watched over.

Donate

Donations to the LaGrange County Soil and Water Conservation District help the district to continue putting on education programs. Some of these programs include conservation camp for the youth as well as cover crop field days for adults.

Get Involved

The LaGrange County Soil and Water Conservation District is involved with may different educational programs, grant-related projects, and community conservation events.