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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August 11
September 15 |
Board Meeting - 5:30pm | ASWCD Office, 951 Commerce Parkway, Suite 200
Board Meeting - 5:30pm | ASWCD Office, 951 Commerce Parkway, Suite 200 |
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
2021 Election Notice
The Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Commission will cause an election of Supervisors of the Allen Soil and Water Conservation District to be held in accordance with Chapter 940 of the Ohio Revised Code.
Residents or landowners, firms, and corporations that own land or occupy land in Allen County and are 18 years of age and older may vote for Supervisor. A non-resident landowner, firm, or corporation must provide an affidavit of eligibility, which includes designation of a voting representative, prior to casting a ballot.
There are three ways an eligible voter can cast a ballot: (1) at the Allen SWCD Office from August 31, 2021 until September 29, 2021 during normal business hours; (2) at the Allen SWCD Open House, which will take place September 29, 2021 from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM at the Allen County Farm Park Barn – Located at: 1582 Slabtown Road, Lima, Ohio.; (3) Voting absentee from August 31, 2021 until 12:00 PM, September 29, 2021, by requesting the ballot application and election ballot from the SWCD office at the following address: Allen SWCD, 951 Commerce Pkwy., Suite 200, Lima, Ohio 45804, or by calling 419-228-0017, or email: gary@allenswcd.com. Absentee ballots must be received by the Allen SWCD office no later then September 29, 2021, 12:00 PM.
Allen Soil & Water Supervisor will be elected to a three-year term commencing January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2025. One (1) Supervisor will be elected. The nominees are Kevin W. Cox and Robert Hutchinson. You can read their brief biographies below.
Residents or landowners, firms, and corporations that own land or occupy land in Allen County and are 18 years of age and older may vote for Supervisor. A non-resident landowner, firm, or corporation must provide an affidavit of eligibility, which includes designation of a voting representative, prior to casting a ballot.
There are three ways an eligible voter can cast a ballot: (1) at the Allen SWCD Office from August 31, 2021 until September 29, 2021 during normal business hours; (2) at the Allen SWCD Open House, which will take place September 29, 2021 from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM at the Allen County Farm Park Barn – Located at: 1582 Slabtown Road, Lima, Ohio.; (3) Voting absentee from August 31, 2021 until 12:00 PM, September 29, 2021, by requesting the ballot application and election ballot from the SWCD office at the following address: Allen SWCD, 951 Commerce Pkwy., Suite 200, Lima, Ohio 45804, or by calling 419-228-0017, or email: gary@allenswcd.com. Absentee ballots must be received by the Allen SWCD office no later then September 29, 2021, 12:00 PM.
Allen Soil & Water Supervisor will be elected to a three-year term commencing January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2025. One (1) Supervisor will be elected. The nominees are Kevin W. Cox and Robert Hutchinson. You can read their brief biographies below.
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Kevin W. Cox is a resident of Perry Township. He has been married to Sue for 47 years. They have four children and ten grandchildren. Kevin has been a Perry Township Trustee for 14 years, and is retired from Local 41 Insulators and Sheet Metal Fabricators and Installers. Kevin is an active 4-H advisor for Perry Blue Ribbon Club and the President of the Perry Historical Society. Kevin is also involved in Allen County Regional Planning, Convention and Visitors Bureau Board, and the Ottawa River Coalition. Kevin says, “I have worked with Allen SWCD on several occasions. When I get involved in things I begin to see ways of making it better.”
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Robert Hutchinson is a resident of Jackson Township, and is a current Allen SWCD board member. He is married to Janet and lives in the Village of Lafayette. Robert is currently employed at the Allen County Sherriff’s Department. He has been involved with the Lafayette-Jackson Township Fire Department and Allen County HazMat. Robert is also a member of the Allen County Pork Producers.
Robert says, “I have been a Supervisor for the Allen SWCD since 1995, and would like to continue working with the current projects at the Allen SWCD concerning the Great Lakes and Grand Lake in St Marys.” |
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Due to COVID-19 our office is not staffed at full capacity at the present time. We are still available for you, and we encourage you to call ahead and schedule an appointment so we can best serve you. Thank you! |
H2Ohio Update
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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.
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 receive 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 receive Pin Oak seedlings in April.
The video below demonstrates how to plant and care for the new trees.
Enjoy!
