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Conservation Ag Specialist
765-474-9992, Ext. 4006
mjsmith@tippecanoe.in.gov


NRCS District Conservationist
765-474-9992, Ext. 4005
Sarah.Vaughn@usda.gov
The official governing body of the Soil and Water Conservation District consists of 5 supervisors. Three are elected (one each year for a three-year term) at an annual meeting of land occupiers held in January, February, or March. Two are appointed (also for staggered three-year terms) by the State Soil Conservation Board based upon recommendations of the leadership in the district. Individually, Soil and Water Conservation District board members are responsible for the following:
Collectively, board members have the responsibility to work together as a unit to plan oversee implementation of their district's programs. If you are interested in learning more about becoming a board member, please feel free to contact any of our current supervisors.
Board Chair
Mark Eastman, Lafayette, IN
Elected Term Expires: February 2029
Board Vice Chair
Doug Osborn, Lafayette, IN
Elected Term Expires: February 2028
Supervisor
Melody Clouser, West Point, IN
Appointed Term Expires: February 2027
Supervisor
Deb Grady-Ruth, Battle Ground, IN
Appointed Term Expires: February 2026
Supervisor
Steve Kerkhove, Northwest Tippecanoe County
Elected Term Expires: February 2027
SWCD Board Meetings are typically held on the second Wednesday of each month at 8:30 am. Please contact the office prior to attending to confirm that the meeting will be held that month. Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) adhere to the Open Door Law which was enacted in 1977 to permit the citizens of Indiana access to meetings held by public agencies. Meeting notifications are posted at the SWCD office at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting and include the date, time, location and topics to be discussed.
1812 Troxel Drive, Lafayette, Indiana 47909, United States