MARTIN, DAVIESS, ORANGE COUNTIES – The Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) of Martin, Daviess, and Orange counties have initiated a new project to combat invasive species in the region. The collaborative effort will deploy a full-time Invasive Species Specialist, Emily Finch, to provide education and technical assistance to landowners. The project provides one-on-one consultations, plant identification, and control recommendations. For invasive species site visits, identification, or management questions, contact Emily Finch at Emily.Finch@in.nacdnet.net or 812-329-0048. Her office is located at the Martin SWCD in Loogootee, IN.