The Knox County SWCD has recently hired Christopher Nettles as the Watershed Specialist. A 319 Grant was just awarded by IDEM in December and the project will be focusing on Snapp/Kelso and Smalls Creek watersheds. The purpose a 319 Grant is to assess water quality within a watershed. IDEM had previously listed Snapp and Kelso Creeks on their 303(d) list of impaired waterbodies for having impaired biotic communities, high E. coli, and low dissolved oxygen.
For more information, contact Christopher at christopher.nettles@in.nacdnet.net.