Wells County Spray Program |
The Wells County Spray program is to control trees, brush, thorns, noxious plants and invasive species from |
| growing in and on the ditch banks so the water will flow is at it's full capacity. This carries water away from |
| homes, fields and businesses. The Spray Program is the most cost efficient way to maintain a ditch and to |
| keep maintenance fees at a minimum. |
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| The Spray Program in the County is divided into two sections sprayed every other year; the north half of the |
| County is sprayed one year then the next year the south half of the County is sprayed. Our practice is to |
| notify all affected landowners along the ditch to be sprayed that year.The exception to spray will be at the |
| descretion of the Surveyor for determination. |
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36-9-27-33 - Describes the Seventy-five (75) foot easement of any regulated drain measuring from the top |
| edge of each bank of an open drain and the center of any tile drain, as determined by the Surveyor. |
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| The Spray Contractor is certified from the Indiana State Chemist and is Insured. The spray used is an "Aquatic |
| Spray" and is State approved. |
| Bid contracts are taken in late winter, recommended by the Surveyor, and approved by the Wells County |
| Drainage Board. Typically spraying will begin as soon as trees are fully leaf out, as weather permits |
| and Contractor's schedule. The Contractor usually completes spraying by mid July to prevent full growth |
| and to minimize crop damage. |
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| The Surveyor does not spray a ditch that is not a regulated drain, nor the Wabash or Salamonie Rivers. |
| The Rock Creek Ditch is sprayed by the Rock Creek Conservancy District. |
| Joint Drains are sprayed at the descretion of the Joint Board. |
Spray Controlled Not Spray Controlled
