James M. Krejci
Soil & Water Conservation Specialist/Coordinator
Clean Water Indiana Program

     The major position responsibilities are coordinating the Clean Water Indiana Education Program, as well as developing extension soil and water conservation programs for a 7 county area in Central Indiana, with office located at Purdue University. Official duties assigned to this position include:

Develop an effective educational program regarding the impact of soil erosion on soil productivity, off-site sediment problems, and water quality with emphasis on conservation practices that reduce adverse effects in accordance with the Clean Water Indiana (formerly "T by 2000") goals.

· Develop materials and training programs for educators emphasizing soil and water conservation.
· Develop "on-farm" demonstrations of specific conservation practices.
· Make effective use of audio-visual equipment, computers, and the media in educating the public.

  Coordinate educational programs and meetings and work closely with Cooperative Extension Service (CES), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Soil & Water Conservation Districts (SWCD’s), and Indiana Department of Natural Resources-Division of Soil Conservation (IDNR-DSC) and encourage districts/counties to work together in developing regional meetings on soil and water conservation issues.

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