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Watershed Alliance, LLC is represented by Laura Demarest, who works primarily at home and in the field as an independent contractor providing services for Clay Co. SWCD, Greene Co. SWCD, Owen Co. SWCD, and Sullivan Co. SWCD. Please email laura@watershed-alliance.org or call (812) 564-1162 to set up an appointment.

Watershed Alliance, LLC currently facilitating the following projects:

Black Creek Watershed- 319 Implementation Planning & Implementation (January 2023- January 2027)

The Black Creek 319 grant is underway and the Watershed Management Plan is currently in development. The next BCWP Advisory Committee is Tuesday, June 17th, 2025 at 6:00 EDT at the Linton Public Library.  Any interested stakeholders are welcome to attend these meetings.

The Black Creek TMDL Report completed by IDEM is AVAILABLE at the following link: https://www.in.gov/idem/nps/resources/total-maximum-daily-load-reports/black-creek-watershed/https://www.in.gov/idem/nps/resources/total-maximum-daily-load-reports/

Lower Eel River Watershed- 319 Implementation III (January 2022- January 2026)

Additional funding and a timeline extension has been awarded to the Lower Eel River Watershed initiative! LERW Cost-Share funding is currently wait-listed. For more information, contact the Watershed Coordinator or the Clay County SWCD. 

Maria-No Business Creek 319 Implementation II (March 2025-March 2028)

The second round of 319 Implementation funding for the Maria-No Business Creek watershed is underway! MNBC Cost-share funding is NOW AVAILABLE for eligible land users in Tier I critical areas. See the project page for critical area map and application materials or contact the Watershed Coordinator for more information. 

If you would like to be notified of cost-share funding, Advisory Committee meetings, and/or events and news, please contact the Sullivan County SWCD or the Watershed Coordinator for more information. The next MNBC Advisory Committee will be Wednesday, April 23rd at 1:00 pm EDT at the Melon Patch. 

UPCOMING: Fish Creek Watershed- 319 Implementation (~January 2026-January 2029)

The initial two-year planning phase of the Fish Creek Watershed project has concluded. A new 319 Implementation grant for cost-share funding for conservation practices that improve water quality is slated to begin in early 2026. FCW Advisory Committee meetings and other outreach activities will resume then, as well. Contact the Watershed Coordinator or Owen County SWCD if you have questions or would like to be added to the Cost-Share Interest List.