Indianapolis - Twenty years ago the northeast corner of the Indiana State Fairgrounds was a parking area. Today, it is a lush, green park-like setting greeting thousands of fairgoers with a great conservation education message behind every display. 

Pathway to Water Quality, located next to the Boy Scout Legacy Bridge, celebrates its 20th anniversary this year at the great Indiana State Fair with a re-dedication on Farmers' Day, Wednesday, Aug. 14, at 9:30 a.m. 

Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann, Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development, will join Indiana Conservation Partnership leaders and Pathway steering committee members and friends to celebrate the soil and water conservation exhibit's conservation message, view the newly restored pond and tour the exhibit. 

As part of the 20 year anniversary of Pathway, the the front pond was restored as a model to show land owners what can be done using native plants in or near a water feature.

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DeeDee Sigler, Communications Manager, IASWCD 317-431-6098