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P.O. Box 24518

Columbus, OH 43224

(614) 784-1900

Fax (614) 784-9181

Welcome to the Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (OFSWCD) new website!

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

District Highlight

Wayne Soil and Water Conservation District

The Wayne SWCD is a political subdivision of the State of Ohio, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Soil and Water. Each one of Ohio’s 88 counties has a local district office. The Wayne SWCD was established by local election of the populace in 1947.

Education and public outreach are a priority for the Wayne Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD). The Wayne SWCD provides free conservation education program, displays and presentations to any Wayne County school or group.

Click here to check out the Wayne SWCD newsletter!

Visit Wayne SWCD online at http://userpages.bright.net/~swcd/

 

District Employee Highlight

Yvonne Ackerman, a native of Monroe County, joined Belmont Soil & Water Conservation District in December of 2004. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Communications from the Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. Ackerman is responsible for the District finances, website, newsletter, design, public relations and is also assists in the tree and fish sales held each year. Ackerman serves as webmaster of the district website.

 

 

Current Documents...

 

2007 Annual Report

 

Rural Drainage Report

 

 

 

In the News...
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Statehouse News Updates 8/18/2008

 

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Ohio Team from Chardon High School places 5th in the Cannon Envirothon!

 

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The OFSWCD Auxiliary raised $1335 at this year's Summer Supervisor School for the scholarship program. 

 

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The OFSWCD Auxiliary awards 3 scholarships in 2008.

 

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Ohio's poster contest winners announced!

 

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New! Pictures posted from the Team 509 Renovation Ride, NACD Legislative Conference, and Summer Supervisor School!

 
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New! Success With Conservation Districts Newsletter

 

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Ohio to host Central States Forest Soils Workshop in October

Upcoming Events...

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Field Day sponsored by Carroll, Columbiana, Harrison, Jefferson, & Stark SWCDs: September 13, 2008 Click here for more information.

 
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Farm Science Review: September 16-18, 2008

 
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Richland SWCD Forestry Contest: September 26, 2008

 
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Central States Forest Soils Workshop (October 14-16) Click here for more information.

 
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OFSWCD Board Meeting (Location to be determined): November 12, 2008

 
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OFSWCD Annual Meeting: January 19-22, 2009 in Columbus, Ohio. 

 
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2009 Summer Supervisor School: Hosted by Area 2 at Sawmill Creek Resort -- July 26-28, 2009

 
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2009 NACD Annual Meeting: February 1-4, 2009 - New Orleans, LA

 
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2009 All Employees Meeting: March 3-4, 2009 at Deer Creek Resort

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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