The lakes and streams of Steuben County are some of the most valuable natural resources in the state of Indiana. Several organizations, agencies, and colleges are conducting water quality monitoring across the state of Indiana. In efforts to develop a water quality monitoring strategy for various organizations and entities, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM), in conjunction with Purdue University, and several other partners, developed the Monitoring Water in Indiana: Choices for Nonpoint Source and Other Watershed Projects as a guide for water quality monitoring groups.

Learn more about water quality monitoring efforts in Steuben County, from local monitoring groups to citizen science volunteer opportunities. Water testing kits are available for checkout from the Steuben County SWCD.