Geauga SWCD News and Events

(Please note our new office hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm)

Thanks to all who were able to join us to celebrate our 75th Anniversary!  Special thanks to Todd Ray, Jeffery Huntsberger and Tracy Engle for your willingness to run for the Board of Supervisors and congratulations to Jeff and Tracy who were elected to serve 3-year terms.  More to come!

Events & Happenings ~ 

The 2019 Rain Barrel Yard Art Campaign: Bidding Ends Friday, October 18!

Conservation Poster Contest "Where Would We Bee Without Pollinators?'

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!

Slow the Flow with Rain Gardens & Rain Barrels - Thursday, October 17, 6 PM at The West Woods: Register Today!

Recent News ~

Marking a Milestone: Happy 75th Birthday, Geauga SWCD!

Charon High School Envirothon Team places 2nd at the State Competion

When It Rains It Pours! Wrangling Your Water to Reduce Runoff

Love At First Sight with Century Farm

Two Bicentennial Farms were honored at the 2018 Geauga SWCD and Farm Bureau Annual Meeting!  Don't miss these awesome videos for the Haskins and Clarke/Sudyk Farms:

Haskins Family Farm of Bainbridge Township-1818

Clarke/Sudyk Family Farm of Huntsburg Township-1818

 

Resources and Events 

See what's happening around town and information from Composting 101, WELL EDUCATED,  and other workshops!!  Thanks for all you attended our Pond Management Workshop!  Pond resources, presentations and topics

                 

Photo Credit: Carmella Shale

To receive information on upcoming events, please email us with your name, email address and phone number so we can add you to our email list.  Also be sure to "like us" on Facebook!

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, on the second Thursday 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