Indiana Association of  
Soil and Water Conservation Districts

Media Advisory
from the IASWCD

For release: Thursday, December 19, 2013
 
State Soil and Water Association to Present Conservation Awards Jan. 7

2014 annual conference

Indianapolis -- Jeff Meinders, president, Indiana Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (IASWCD) announced the six state conservation awards that will be presented to individuals, companies and organizations next month. The presentations will highlight the IASWCD's 2014 Annual Conference of Indiana Soil and Water Conservation Districts Conservation Awards Banquet on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014, at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown. 

 

"We're recognizing outstanding achievement in conservation activities around Indiana," Meinders said. "It is truly exciting to see what is happening in urban and agricultural settings. Local Soil and Water Conservation Districts,   Natural Resource Conservation Service, Indiana State Department of Agriculture, local watershed groups, and conservation organizations are partnering on innovative projects," Meinders added.      

 

Conservation awards to be presented on Tuesday, January 7, at the evening banquet. The awards include: 

The three-day Annual Conference convenes Monday, January 6, with Josh Seehorn, fresh off of his trek across the U.S. to promote the North American Envirothon. Sustainable agriculture production systems will be the focus of the second keynote address on Monday. Rochelle Ripp Schnadt, communications specialist with the Wisconsin Discovery Farms, will highlight the exciting work the Discovery Farms is doing at the Welcome Luncheon. 

 

Tuesday's General Session on January 7 provides important tools to help any organization become more effective.  Crucial Conversations; Tools for Talking When Stakes are High is all about how to Get Unstuck with Best Practice Skills for High-Stakes Interactions. The conference concludes on Wednesday, January 8, with Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann addressing the group's Legislative Breakfast at 7:30 a.m.

 

The complete agenda is available in the conference brochure. Registration and other information on the conference is available online, or check onsite at the registration desk that will be located on the second floor of the Indianapolis Marriott, 350 W. Maryland, Indianapolis, 46225 

 

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For more information contact:

DeeDee Sigler, Communications Manager
317-692-7374, ext. 303 


IASWCD Officers

 

President: Jeff Meinders

                                   

Vice President: 
Paul Cummings

 

Secretary: Jamie Scott 

 

Treasurer:
Bobby Hettmansperger

 

Directors:           

 

North-NW: Jim Martin

 

South-NW: Mike Starkey

 

North-NE: Tom Crowe 

 

South-NE: Troy Hattery

 

North-SW: Les Zimmerman

 

South-SW: Jim Droege 

 

North-SE: Mike Schwab

 

South-SE: Brad Ponsler

 

Staff:

 

Executive Director:

Jennifer Boyle Warner

 

Project Assistant: Liz Rice

  

Soil Health Program Manager: Lisa Holscher

 

Communications Manager: DeeDee Sigler

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