LaPorte County Soil & Water Conservation District Board November 10, 2026

The LaPorte County Soil & Water Conservation District Board met November 10, 2026. The board approved the October 6 minutes and claims. In a Clean Water Indiana-funded project, staff reported that J&L Contractors had provided labor for invasive-plant removal and grounds work. About $20,000 in remaining reimbursements and roughly $6,000 in matching funds—approximately $26,000 total—were identified for seed purchases, including frost seeding and additional contracted work; no separate vote approving that spending was recorded. The board also discussed a proposed March conservation event featuring demonstrations and a possible prescribed burn, with planning, safety arrangements, and event costs still to be worked out.

The board approved moving from obsolete QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks Online after discussion of an estimated subscription cost of about $900 per year; staff noted that pricing and plan details still needed confirmation. A National Association of Conservation Districts support level increase from $775 to $1,000 was discussed, but the transcript does not establish an approval. Members also discussed replacing or refurbishing the building’s entrance sign, without a cost or purchasing decision. Other items included scheduling future meetings and a planned discussion with IoT about the website.