Services

Services Provided:

Contractors List:

The SWCD provides contractor information for Agricultural and Urban conservation practices. Contact the office to be added to the list.

Soil Survey CD’s:

Henry County’s soils and descriptions.

Pond Packets:

Are you interested in building a pond? Do you need information on maintaining your existing pond? We have pond packets available packed full of information.

Back Yard Conservation Packets:

This project encourages urban people to use some of the same soil conservation, water quality, wildlife habitat and natural resource protection practices farmers have been installing. More than 92 million acres of U.S. land is developed land and much of it is in the care of homeowners.

Natural Area's Of Henry County: A Guide

The Henry County Soil & Water Conservation District applied for and was awarded grant money from the Henry County Community Foundation to compile a guide for residents as a reference tool for the natural areas in our county. The booklet features colorful pictures and detailed information on wetlands, prairies, streams & rivers in Henry County. It goes into detail of Henry County’s natural heritage and it highlights special natural areas such as Summit Lake State Park, Wilbur Wright Fish & Wildlife Area, Westwood Park and many others. Natural Areas of Henry County was written by Randy Jones, Jeff Ray and Tom Swinford, IDNR Regional Ecologist.