Richland Soil & Water Conservation District

The mission of Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (Richland SWCD) is to assist the citizens of Richland County to protect and improve the County’s natural resources by providing exceptional educational, planning and technical assistance.

Donors like you help us continue to provide resources and programs for landowners interested in conserving and preserving soil and water health for our current generation and leaving it in good shape for future generations. 

Charles Mill Kids Day

Services 

• Soil Testing, Rain Barrels, Rain Gardens, Native Plants, Ditch Petitions, Milkweed Seed Pod Collection and Seed Distribution
• Agriculture Land Planning and Engineering Assistance:  Nutrient Management, Farmland Preservation, H2Ohio, Grassed Waterways, Windbreaks, Filter Strips, Agriculture Chemical Facilities, Grazing Management, Access Roads and Fencing
• Assist local government with the Storm Water and Sediment Control Regulations (Storm water permits) and Ohio’s General Storm Water National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES/MS4)
• Pond Maintenance
• Erosion, Drainage, Flood and Sediment Control

Richland County Land Judging 

 Programs:

• Pond Clinic
• Fish Sale  
• Earth Stewardship Celebration
• Conservation Creation Workshop
• Native Plant Workshop and Sale
• Envirothon
• Richland County Fair
• Pancakes and Pollinators at OSU Mansfield
• Rain Garden and Rain Barrel Workshop
• Annual Celebration and Board Supervisor Election
• Community Events
• Richland County Land Judging
• Local Food Producer List

Sam Foley Conducting MS4 Inspection

Volunteers

We rely on volunteers to collect and post data about what's happening in Richland County's eight watersheds. Volunteers are precipitation, lake and stream monitors and they all require equipment, training and orientation. We also have volunteers who assist with office projects and at special events. We are always looking for volunteers and if you are interested in soil and water health, please contact Theresa at 419-747-8685.