Geauga SWCD News and Events

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

If processing a permit, processing through email is highly encouraged. Send application and information to          CShale@Geauga.oh.gov. More information and an application can be found on our Construction Sites page.  

Events & Happenings ~   

2023 TREE SALE: 

Tree orders are due by April 6th! ORDER ONLINE (recommended!) OR mail in/submit this form with payment

Tree Sale Pickup: Friday, April 21st 9am - 4 pm & Saturday, April 22nd 9am - noon at the Geauga Co. Fairgrounds 

2023 SPRING FISH SALE: 

Fish orders are due by April 7th! ORDER ONLINE (recommended!) OR mail in/submit this form with payment

Fish Sale Pickup: Thursday, April 13th 1:30 - 3:30 pm at the Geauga County Fairgrounds

Love Your Trees, Lower Your Taxes ~ 2023 Woodland Wednesdays awaits! Register for this VIRTUAL program January 25th at 6:30 pm!

Can't make the January Woodland Wednesdays program?  Join us IN-PERSON at Portage SWCD on February 22 at 6:00 pm for a review of CAUV, federal financial assistance programs, and to see if Money Grows on YOUR Trees!

Register Now for our Pond Management Clinic! Thursday, March 30th 6:00-8:00 pm at Centerville Mills Dining Hall

Composting Basics for Backyards and Schoolyards! Tuesday, April 11th 4:00-5:30 at the Bainbridge Library  All are welcome to this after school program to learn how to start or improve your composting methods and TEACHERS - hear how a Geauga County student started a composting program at her High School!  

Thanks to all who participated and the artists who painted barrels in our 2022 Rain Barrel Yard Art Campaign!

Featured Read! Centuries in the Making: Haskins Farm Tree-mendous Treasure

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

Our board meetings take place at 7:30 am at the Geauga SWCD Office at 12611 Ravenwood Drive, Suite 240, Chardon, Ohio 44024, or virtually as advised for public health reasons, on the second Tuesday of the month. 

Telephone:            440-834-1122

Postal address:    12611 Ravenwood Drive,

                               Suite 240,

                               Chardon, Ohio 44024

 

General E-mail:  geaugaswcd@geauga.oh.gov