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.

Events & Happenings ~

Thank you to all who attended our Annual Election Open House.  A special thanks to Bob Lausin for his willingness to run for Geauga SWCD Board Supervisor and congratulations to Beth McCaffrey for being reelected for another term!

Roll Out the Barrels! Place Your Bid in our 2020 Rain Barrel Yard Art Campaign

American Treasures: Celebrating Geauga's Biggest Black Walnut Trees and 2020 Champion

SepticSmart Presentation Recording and Resources

Seeing Wall Street in Your Woods: Invest & Protect Your Assets

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

 Recent News ~

Meet Mike Tadaj and Spence Nash - Geauga SWCD's New Faces

Geauga SWCD Bids Farewell (from a distance!) to Beloved Technician Bob Griesmer!

Consult and Respect Your Neighbors: Parting Wisdom from Technician Bob Griesmer

The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD), in partnership with the NACD Auxiliary, announced the winners of the 2019 Poster Contest during the 74th NACD Annual Meeting. Congratulations Kaden Knake, a senior at West Geauga High School on a beautiful poster and your well-deserved first place win!

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