As part of a periodic series, we are highlighting interesting and successful projects from the districts in the Conservation Update. Send your story idea from your district to emily-neitzel@iaswcd.org.

The three main goals guiding the project are: improving natural resources, ensuring ongoing programming, and developing a demonstration and education center. They started by focusing their first two years on establishing their organization, implementing conservation practices, and conducting tests of their practices' results. Then, they began to seek out business partners and sponsors as well as community partners. 

The Dubois SWCD and the VUJC Land Stewardship Initiative look forward to continued growth in the coming years by relying on their diverse partnerships and community participation.