About
About the Allen Soil & Water Conservation District
Mission
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.
Policy
Programs and services of the District include resource management information and technical assistance with installing and maintaining a broad range of conservation practices. Assistance is provided at no cost to individuals, organizations, unit of governments, and communities.
As a separate unit of County and State government, the District receives funding from the Allen County Commissioners and the Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Commission. The District also receives funding from Townships, Villages and Cities to serve urban Stormwater and site review programs. Modest funding comes from annual tree seedling sales and operation of the county farm each year.
All programs and services of the District are offered on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or family status.
History
Once a part of the “Great Black Swamp,” Allen County began as a major lumber and milling center. In the late 1800’s, oil was struck near Lima and oil derricks dotted the landscape for a short period of time. Today, manufacture of the transportation equipment dominates the Allen County economy.
Board of Supervisors
Robert Hutchinson – Chairman
Jim Miller – Vice Chairman
Marty McCluer – Treasurer
Brandon Fischer – Secretary
Jeff Austin – Member
2025 Meeting Dates
The Board of Supervisors of the Allen Soil and Water Conservation District meets on the third Wednesday of every month at 5:30pm at the Johnny Appleseed Park District offices at 1682 Slabtown Road.
December 11. 2024*
January 15
February 19
March 19
April 16
May 21
June 18
July 16
August 13*
September 17
October 15
November 19
December 10*
*Meeting will be held at a different day and time than normally scheduled.
Allen SWCD Staff
Casey Heilman – District Administrator | 419-222-0846 x 1002
Albert Suniga – Stormwater Inspector | 419-222-0846 x 1005
Jarrod Wehinger – WLEB Multi-County Technician | 419-222-0846 x 1006
Josh Zwez – District Technician | 419-222-0846 x1003
Lydia Archambo – Stormwater Coordinator | 419-222-0846 x 1004
Melinda DeLaRosa – Stormwater Technician | 419-222-0846 x 1000
Sherry Bockey – Administrative Assistant | 419-222-0846 X 1007
NRCS Staff
Jenelle Ott – Acting District Conservationist | 419-738-4016 Ext 115
Randy Buxton – Civil Engineering Technician