2021 was another year of positive change and advancement for the Indiana County Conservation District. Even as our county and state worked to recover from a historic pandemic, faithful Board members, associates, and staff continued promoting the District’s vision, thereby accomplishing significant goals throughout this year of unique challenges and concerns. In July, we celebrated the completion of construction of the District’s headquarters. We marked this special occasion with a ribbon- cutting ceremony for an aesthetically pleasing structure that represents much more than walls, beams, and roof. The District is a pillar of our beautiful county, built through many partnerships within the county and around the region. With a significant financial investment by our state legislative team and the Indiana County Commissioners, the District will continue to be a leader, serving with an eye to the future while honoring the District’s past, one with a rich history of individuals who were committed in their support of farming, protecting soil and water, and educating a variety of ages about our abundant natural resources. The years of searching for the right site, planning for the right building, and raising the needed funding have come to fruition. Currently, we have executed a myriad of environmental programs and are achieving successes that were only ideas just a short time ago. Aldo Leopold, who was at the forefront of the conservation movement, wrote that A NATURAL HARMONY
Sherene Hess, ICCD Chairperson Indiana County Commissioner
“conservation is a state of harmony between men and land.” His words capture what the District aims for: a natural harmony between people and the land that we cherish. Achieving that balance is a primary goal. The Indiana County Conservation District will ensure that goal is attained through targeted work with agricultural producers, developers, and community organizations to elevate the importance of soil health, clean water, and smart land use. We are thankful for those who promoted conservation in past years as well as those modern-day individuals who contribute significantly to the movement. Current district board members invest their time and energy in the task of governing a local conservation district. Without this Board, we would not have a functioning, effective conservation district.
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2021 Annual Report
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