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The West Central Indiana Watershed Alliance (WCIWA) began as is a coalition of interested parties dedicated to promoting and implementing best management practices in the Busseron Creek Watershed while educating the general public about environmental stewardship and has grown to include Turtle Creek, Turman Creek, and Kelley Bayou watersheds as well. The WCIWA is committed to improve the water quality in these watersheds and the regions downstream from them.
Southern Indiana Grazing Conference
This conference will focus on soil health, building topsoil, use of cover crops, and mob grazing. Also known as ultra-high-density grazing, in
mob grazing, a large number of animals are restricted to a small area, either eating or trampling all the plants before being moved to new grass
after a few hours. It usually starts later than conventional rotational grazing, when pastures have more growth, and is followed by a longer recovery
period. So pastures typically are mob-grazed just once or twice per season. Registration by 1/27: $35 Walk-ins: $40.
Download flyer for more information.
West Central Indiana Watershed Alliance
The WCIWA covers a natural geographic region defined by the drainage basins of Busseron Creek, Turtle Creek, Turman Creek, and Kelley Bayou and their tributaries. Covering over 400 square miles, the watersheds cross the boundaries of Vigo, Clay, Greene and Sullivan counties in West-central Indiana before flowing into the Wabash River. The area is not only home to rich mineral resources, but also rich agricultural lands and over 25,000 acres wildlife areas managed by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, as well as numerous parks, lakes and other recreation areas.
Unfortunately, our human uses have put many of those areas - and water quality - at risk.
The West Central Indiana Watershed Alliance is spearheading efforts to restore and
protect our natural resources.
Everyone who shares an interest in
maintaining and improving the quality of life, water, and ecosytems in the watersheds of West Central Indiana
is invited to become a member of the WCIWA.