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CONTACT US:

OFSWCD

P.O. Box 24518

Columbus, Ohio 43224

Phone (614) 784-1900

Fax (614) 784-9181

laurahollingsworth@ofswcd.org

 

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About Us

Welcome to the new & improved Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (OFSWCD) website! We are still under construction, so keep checking back for important improvements!

The Federation represents and serves the eighty-eight conservation districts in Ohio that are divided into 5 different areas.

Mission

The mission OFSWCD is to "Provide leadership and support to the board supervisors, soil and water conservation districts, and their partners through grassroots programs that promote natural resource stewardship."

Our Story

In 1943, the Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Conservation Districts was established to serve as a coordinating organization and sounding board for the county soil and water conservation districts (SWCDs) to develop an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the local board members.  Today, the OFSWCD continues to provide strong support and assistance to Ohio ’s 88 SWCDs, fostering positive communication and cooperation between the districts, and serving an active leadership role in promoting soil and water conservation.

Each county SWCD is governed by a board of five locally elected officials, who are familiar with the county’s resource needs and can deliver a tailor-made conservation program.  Therefore, the OFSWCD organization actively involves all board members from each of the 88 counties, thereby totaling 440 supervisors.  The OFSWCD is led by four officers including the OFSWCD Past President and a board of directors composed of five supervisors from each of the given areas of the state.  The officers and directors serve two year terms.  


Merchandise

 

Partnership T-Shirts are here! We have a limited supply, so order yours today! All proceeds will benefit the Partnering for Conservation Support Scholarship Fund. More information to be released soon! If you would like to reserve your t-shirt, please call our office at 614-784-1900 or email laurahollingsworth@ofswcd.org

T-Shirts on sale! $10 each!

 

Networking

The OFSWCD is on Blogspot, Twitter, and Facebook. Join us and connect with others who share a common interest in conservation. See you online!

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News

Ohio Envirothon Winners Announced! Click here for more information »

 We are blogging! Check us out!  www.ofswcd.blogspot.com »

NRCS in collaboration with the OFSWCD releases three new fact sheets focusing on beginning, disadvantages, and organic farmers

Click here for more information »

NACD CEO, Krysta Harden, Selected for USDA Assistant Secretary Post See more information »

Statehouse Daily Updates provided through Gongwer News Service of Ohio See statehouse news updates »

Pictures of the 66th Annual Meeting are posted on Flickr. Feel free to copy and save for your office use. Visit our Flickr Photostream »

see more news »

Newsletter

Download June 2009 Newsletter

Download May 2009 Newsletter

e-News

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Upcoming Events

July 20-24, 2009: I.D.E.A Institute Registration Closed

 

July 26-28, 2009: Summer Supervisor School: Sawmill Creek Resort - hosted by Area 2 - register now!

 

 

 


Featured Events

64th Annual Summer Supervisor School: Harvesting the

Winds of Change

 

Click here to download the agenda

Early Registration ends July 1, 2009

Event Registration ends July 10, 2009

 

 


 

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