Understanding the water and soil on our properties is an important aspect not only of understanding the flow of water near us, but in keeping the water clean and safe for people, plants, and wildlife. The Marion County Soil and Water Conservation District has been hard at work providing education to homeowners, land developers and […]
News, Events, and Updates from MCWEC
Safe debris disposal after flood events
After last month’s clean up from historic central Indiana flooding, we find ourselves reflecting on lessons learned from managing storm debris around our businesses and homes. We may be faced with general piles of debris, but if we break it down and start to separate the waste into categories (like we might do for recycling), […]
Upcoming P2 Lunch and Learn: Oil and Water Separators
This week on Wednesday, September 23 at 12pm, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is hosting a special P2 Lunch & Learn webinar: Oil and Water Separators. The P2 Program (Pollution Prevention) focuses on helping small businesses and manufacturers reduce or eliminate pollution at the source by establishing current best management practices for using […]
Data Centers and Groundwater: What You Need to Know webinar
In light of the expansion of data centers around the country, the National Ground Water Association (NGWA) is hosting a brief webinar on the challenges and opportunities for data centers to protect groundwater quality and quantity. Join Jeff Davis, PE, Certified Groundwater Profession and Bill Alley, PhD, NGWA Director of Science and Technology on Thursday, […]
The Collective Tap Podcast is back!
Now in it’s sixth year, the The Collective Tap podcast with Dr. Gabe Filippelli, Executive Director of the Indiana University Environmental Resilience Institute returns for another season of meaningful water conversations. This season, titled A Steady Current: Keeping Up with water in Indiana, kicks off with a top on everyone’s mind: data centers. Guests Dr. […]
Groundwater training videos for educators
Prep for K-12 Aquifer lessons with short training videos using the Awesome Aquifer Kit – a fun and entertaining way to learn about groundwater.
