Welcome to the Allen Soil & Water Conservation District!
The mission of the Allen Soil and Water Conservation District is to promote the wise use, improvement and maintenance of the soil, water and other natural resources in Allen County.
Upcoming Events:
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June 17
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Board Meeting - 7:00pm | ASWCD Office, 1601 E. 4th Street
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The Allen Soil & Water Conservation District is moving
into our new offices in the Job and Family Services building beginning May 27. Please update your records with our new address: 951 Commerce Parkway, Suite 200 Lima, OH 45804 Our new phone number is 419-228-0017. Our email addresses will not change. NRCS and FSA will remain at the old office location. |
District Services and Programs
Water Management Systems and Erosion Control Practices
ASWCD will survey, design, and draw plans of water management systems and erosion control practices such as: grassed waterways, erosion control structures, water and sediment control basins, surface drainage, filter strips, animal waste storage facilities, and windbreaks. Consultative assistance is also provided for subsurface drainage. >Drainage Program >Field Windbreak Program >Pond Design |
Natural Resources Review Program
The Natural Resources Review Program evaluates properties with the primary goal of minimizing the negative effects from development to the property and neighboring land. Ideally a review is conducted prior to a zoning permit being issued or approved. >Natural Resources Review Program >Submit a Request |
Education Programs
ASWCD offers school programs, slide presentations, tours, field days, pond clinics, woodland clinics, ect. to the public at no cost. School programs have been correlated with Ohio Academic Content Standards. All programs need to be scheduled with ASWCD. >Education Programs >Classroom Programs Brochure |
Current Features
2020 Stormwater Superstars
Congratulations to our 2020 Stormwater Superstars: Bacon and Associates and Webb Insurance Agency.
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Bacon and Associates is being recognized for their efforts in mitigating stormwater runoff to insure minimal impact to our community. Their innovative design work focuses on managing the storage and safe passage of surface stormwater and filtering it into underground storage systems. Because of their efforts, they are being honored as a 2020 Stormwater Superstar.
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Webb Insurance Agency is reducing stormwater runoff by replacing over 25% of their total area with grass, trees, flowers, and pervious surfaces which allow rainfall to filter naturally through to the soil. Each year these green surfaces capture over 193,000 gallons of water which would otherwise go directly down the storm drains. These exceptional practices make them a 2020 Stormwater Superstar.
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Every year, the City of Lima and the Allen Soil and Water Conservation District honor businesses for outstanding stormwater practices. Stormwater is water from rain or
melting snow that does not soak into the ground. It flows from rooftops, over paved areas, bare soil, and sloped lawns. As it flows, stormwater runoff collects litter, animal waste, salt, pesticides, fertilizers, oil and grease, soil and other potential pollutants, and washes them into the storm drains. Storm drains generally flow directly to the Ottawa River without treatment. That’s why it’s so important to keep everything but clean water from going down the drain and impacting drinking water.
If you currently have any of these practices in place at your business or organization, we want to honor you in our annual stormwater superstar recognition.
• Have a stormwater and chemicals pollution prevention plan
• Keep your property free of litter
• Properly apply fertilizer
• Plant trees
• Landscape your property to filter water
• Maintain green spaces
• Protect storm drains
• Use best management practices on construction sites
• Promote environmental awareness
• Use rain barrels
• Have a rain garden
• Recycle waste and properly dispose of hazardous materials
Contact Casey Heilman at 419-223-0040 x110 or casey@allenswcd.com for more information.
melting snow that does not soak into the ground. It flows from rooftops, over paved areas, bare soil, and sloped lawns. As it flows, stormwater runoff collects litter, animal waste, salt, pesticides, fertilizers, oil and grease, soil and other potential pollutants, and washes them into the storm drains. Storm drains generally flow directly to the Ottawa River without treatment. That’s why it’s so important to keep everything but clean water from going down the drain and impacting drinking water.
If you currently have any of these practices in place at your business or organization, we want to honor you in our annual stormwater superstar recognition.
• Have a stormwater and chemicals pollution prevention plan
• Keep your property free of litter
• Properly apply fertilizer
• Plant trees
• Landscape your property to filter water
• Maintain green spaces
• Protect storm drains
• Use best management practices on construction sites
• Promote environmental awareness
• Use rain barrels
• Have a rain garden
• Recycle waste and properly dispose of hazardous materials
Contact Casey Heilman at 419-223-0040 x110 or casey@allenswcd.com for more information.
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Learn more about the 10 best management practices being championed by Governor DeWine and the Ohio Department of Agriculture regarding phosphorus reduction in the Western Lake Erie Basin. Further details will be released in the spring. Learn more at the H2Ohio website.
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The longest cascading waterway in Ohio is being constructed right here in Allen County. Learn more about how this best management practice is helping farmers manage water on their land by clicking here.
The City of Lima 2020 Tree Rebate Program
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The City of Lima is offering a 50% rebate for the purchase and professional installation of trees within the city's limits. For more information click on the link to the right.
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Maximize Yields and Improve Water Quality
Learn about several different Ag BMPs from The Ohio State University Extension to maximize yield and improve water quality. Click HERE to visit their website.
Nutrient Management App
If you have a smart phone, there is an App called OnMRK to help you with Nutrient Management Record Keeping. Download the App in the Google Play Store for Android, or iTunes for Apple users. Go to www.onmrk.com to register your account.
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Check out the Ottawa River Coalition's video spotlighting their many community partners, including ASWCD!
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Tree Seedlings for Students
All Allen County 3rd graders received Norway Spruce seedlings and all 1st graders received Pin Oak seedlings in April.
The video below demonstrates how to plant and care for the new trees.
Enjoy!
All Allen County 3rd graders received Norway Spruce seedlings and all 1st graders received Pin Oak seedlings in April.
The video below demonstrates how to plant and care for the new trees.
Enjoy!
