Geauga SWCD News and Events

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

Opened to the public and those not fully vaccinated should wear a mask. 

If processing a permit, processing through email is highly encouraged. Send application and information to      cshale@geaugaswcd.com. More information and an application can be found on our Construction Sites page. 

Events & Happenings ~

Register for Woodland Wednesdays Arboretum Adventures - Wednesday, October 27th 3:00-5:00 pm

Now's the Time to be WELL Educated! Wed. November 3rd 6:00-8:00 pm - Free Water Testing but Registration Limited!!

Learn More and Celebrate BAT WEEK - October 24-31st!

Highlights of the Annual Election and Ice Cream Social!

Thanks to all who attended and special thanks to Dee Belew, Melissa Davis, and Mary Slingluff for running for our Board of Supervisors. Congratulations to Dee Belew & Mary Slingluff for being elected to serving another 3-year term!  

Congratulations Bainbridge Christian Preschool for being recognized as the 2021 Conservation Educator of the Year!

Thanks to ALL who participated in this year's Rain Barrel Yard Art Campaign - See the Final Results!

Our Endangered Evenings - Read Geauga SWCD's latest article on the importance of dark skies

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