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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November 17
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Board Meeting - 5:30pm | ASWCD Office, 1870 Slabtown Road
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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
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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!
