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Do you have a soil or water question and you’re not sure where to go to  find the answer?  Do you have a wildlife question?  Want to know where the  floodplain is near where you live?  Afraid your septic system isn’t working  properly?  Well, the Vanderburgh County SWCD receives many calls each day about just these very types of things.  However, sometimes, the District isn’t always the appropriate place to call (though we usually have the number you’re  looking for).  Look below and you may just find your answer, of course, if you  still have questions don’t hesitate to contact us!
        Vanderburgh County Soil and Water Conservation District
               Phone:  812/867-0729       FAX:  812/867-0622
                     E-Mail:  bonnie.bittner@in.nacdnet.net
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If you need your water tested for bacteria or think you might  have a problem with your septic system call:  Vanderburgh County Health Department ---812/435-5695

If you want to know when the next Tox-away, tire amnesty, free landfill, or recycle day are being held call:  Vanderburgh County Solid Waste Management District (SWMD) --  812/436-7800

If someone is polluting (a manufacturer or even if a neighbor is dumping        chemicals down the storm drain) call:  Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) Southwest Regional Office in Petersburg 1-888-672-8323
Office of: Water Management, Environmental Response, Air Pollution Prevention and Technical Assistance 812/380-2305

If you need information on fishing or hunting seasons/licenses, parks and recreation, or other natural resources information call: Mike Kellner, Indiana Conservation Officer at 812-789-9538 - District Seven H.Q. 812-426-7331 - Radio Contact trip or 800-TIP-IDNR - Tip Line Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) -- Customer Service Center 317/232-4200

If you need information on forestry from a local source call: Steve Marling, District Forester (812) 789-5191 or e-mail disfor16@sigeco.com Human Resources at Resources 317-232-4031
            Divisions of:
            Entomology and Plant Pathology               317-232-4120
            Fish and Wildlife                                               317-232-4080
            Indiana Wildlife Biologist/Jeff Thompson  812-789-2724
            Forestry  (State Office)                                    317-232-4105
            Indiana Forester/Steve Marling                     812-789-5191
            Historic Preservation/Archaeology             317-232-1646
            Law Enforcement                                             317-232-4010
            Museum and Historic Sites                            317-232-1637
            Nature Preserves                                              317-232-4052
            Oil and Gas                                                         317-232-4055
            Outdoor Recreation                                         317-232-4070
            Parks and Reservoirs                                      317-232-4124
                                                                           OR       1-800-622-4931
            Public Information and Education               317-232-4200
            Reclamation                                                       317-232-1547
            Soil Conservation                                             317-232-3870
            Water                                                                    317-232-4160

Have a water related issue about wells, dams or permitting call: Indiana Department of Natural Resources --1-877-928-3755

Looking for a tree nursery call: Vallonia Tree Nursery -- (812)358-3621
Woody Warehouse, (317) 994-5487, Fax: (317) 994-5494, Internet: www.woodywarehouse.com or www.arborterra.com

Looking for a fish hatchery to assist you in stocking your lake call: Big Creek Fish Farm Wadesville, IN -- 812/673-4713 or 1-800-276-6254
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