Geauga SWCD News and Events

Office hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

NOTICE: Office Opened to the Public with Limitations and Protocol

For the health and safety of the public and staff, Geauga SWCD requests that you please continue to reach us by phone (440-834-1122) or email whenever possible.  If you plan on coming to our office PLEASE READ REQUIRED PROTOCOL prior to your arrival.

Tree & Fish Sales ~

Ag in the Classroom Grant-Are you an educator with a fantastic idea to add the amazing world of agriculture into your classroom? Let Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District help you put that idea into action! 2021-2022 Ag in the Classroom Grant Applicationand Information!

2021 Tree Sale is Here! Order Deadline April 1st

Spring Fish Sale makes a splash! Order Deadline April 9th

Events & Happenings ~

Stay tuned for Geauga SWCD's WELL EDUCATED program later this year!

March 7-13, 2021 is National Groundwater Awareness Week! Get Involved

Two Free Online Trainings for Homeowners with Private Water Wells through Great Lakes RCAP

Take the 2021 PLEDGE TO TEST Your Well Water

Well Resources for Homeowners

Don't Miss These Programs ~

Composting 101: Take the Leap & Start Your Heap! Tuesday, March 16th 6:00 pm

Curbing The Consequences: How Trees are Taking Root for Stormwater & Climate Change - March 25th 6:30 pm

Seeing Your Forest Through the Trees: Woodland Options & Objectives - Wednesday, April 7th 6:00 pm

Missed A Virtual Walk through Working Woods? Recording and Resources are available!

Got Questions You're PONDering? Don't miss these Tuesday sessions with our favorite pond expert Eugene Braig!

Attention Teachers ~

Area and State Envirothon plans to be virtually awesome this year!  Register your teams today!

Ready to Get Away? Register for the Advanced Wonders Of Watersheds Teacher Workshop! June 24,28, & 29th

Teacher Workshop Scholarships Available! Deadline May 1st

Healthy Forests, Healthy Communities: Announcing our 2021 Conservation Poster Contest! Deadline May 21st

The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD), in partnership with the NACD Auxiliary, announced the winners of the 2020 Poster Contest featuring the theme Where Would We Be Without Pollinators? during the 75th NACD Annual Meeting. Congratulations to Janna Winningham of Westwood Elementary School for placing 3rd in the 4th - 6th grade category!  Students K-12 are invited to submit a poster for a shot at this year's contest! (link above)



Recent News ~

Geauga SWCD Board Organizes for District's 77th Year!

Congratulations to Geauga SWCD's 2020 Conservation Teacher of the Year!

District Helps West Geauga Girl Scouts Team Up For Bats

Featured Article: Fresh Country Air with a Hint of Derriere: The Realities of Rural Living

Check out these videos showcasing two Geauga County Bicentennial Farms:

Haskins Family Farm of Bainbridge Township-1818

Clarke/Sudyk Family Farm of Huntsburg Township-1818

Mission Statement

"To conserve, protect, and enhance the soil and water resources of Geauga County by providing leadership, education, and assistance to all."

Who We Are

The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) was established in 1944. It was the 29th SWCD to be established in Ohio. The Geauga SWCD is a legal entity of the State of Ohio and is administered by a five-member, elected Board of Supervisors.  These Board members make important decisions regarding conservation within the county and set the direction for the District Staff.

The District works cooperatively with other county agencies, local officials, and conservation groups.  The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service works with the District by offering assistance to agricultural producers within the county.   Each of the 88 Ohio counties has its own SWCD, and funding is obtained through the County Commissioners, the State of Ohio, grants, and donations.

The individual Soil and Water Conservation Districts within the state serve the varying needs of the county in which they are located.  The Geauga SWCD serves the residents of Geauga County by providing many quality services.  The District works with the local community to increase the awareness and appreciation of the county's valuable natural resources.

Contact Information

Please contact us here at the District if you have any questions, comments, or concerns.  Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.  The office is closed all government holidays.

We are located at the Geauga County Fairgrounds at the North entrance, next to the Ohio State University Extension Office at the Patterson Center.

Board Meeting Schedule

Board meetings are held at 7:30 am at the Geauga SWCD office in the Patterson Center, 14269 Claridon-Troy Road, in Burton, or virtually as advised for public health reasons, on the third Tuesday of the month. 

Telephone:              440-834-1122

Fax:                         440-834-0316

 

Postal address:    14269 Claridon-Troy Road

                               PO Box 410

                               Burton, Ohio 44021

 

General E-mail:  gswcd@geaugaswcd.com