Resilient Indiana

(RITA) Technicians provide soil and water resource-related technical assistance to agricultural, woodland, and urban land users within a regional team consisting of members of local, state, and federal partners. They are expected to primarily focus on SWCD projects. Their assistance will take many forms, ultimately facilitating the implementation of measures that protect and enhance the quality of soil, water, and other natural resources.

RITA Technicians have four primary responsibilities:
~Support local SWCD boards and staff efforts to promote best management practices.
~Support public outreach on the benefits of measures that enhance the quality of natural resources.
~Coordinate with partners and others to expand knowledge of programs to increase soil health and improve water quality.
~Provide technical assistance and education in collaboration with other Indiana Conservation Partners.

RITA is an initiative of the Indiana Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (IASWCD), an Indiana-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to enabling the conservation of Indiana’s natural resources through the combined support of its 92 member Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs).

RITA is made possible through the support of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Clean Water Indiana (CWI) program.