Geauga Soil & Water Conservation District
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Mission Statement
"To conserve, protect, and enhance the soil and water resources of Geauga County by providing leadership, education, and assistance to all."
2025 Tree Sale
Tree orders are due by April 7th!
Tree Sale Pickup: Friday, April 25th 9 am - 4 pm
& Saturday, April 26th 9 am - noon
at the Geauga County Fairgrounds
(To place an order over the phone call the office at 440-834-1122.)
2025 Spring Fish Sale
Fish orders are due by April 9th!
Fish Sale Pickup: Thursday, April 17th
12:30pm - 2:30 pm
at the Geauga County Fairgrounds
(To place an order over the phone call the office at 440-834-1122.)
2025 Local Agricultural Easement Purchase Program
Deadline to apply February 28, 2025
For the eighth year, the Geauga County Board of County Commissioners, with assistance from Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District, is a Certified Local Sponsor to administer the Ohio Department of Agriculture's Local Agricultural Easement Purchase Program in Geauga County to provide funding to assist landowners in preserving farmland. The total amount available for Geauga County this round is $106,810. The program purchases agricultural easements from landowners who volunteer to keep their land in agricultural production in perpetuity.
Winter Salt Awareness Week
January 27-31, 2025
Excessive road salt use damages infrastructure and threatens the health of our lakes, streams & drinking water. Winter Salt Awareness Week is a collaboration across the United States and Canada to raise salt pollution awareness, provide resources, and promote salt reduction solutions.
If needing a permit utilize the online submittal process for a speedier processing time. Questions please email Carmella Shale.
Contact Us
Board Meeting Schedule
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.
Our board meetings take place at 7:30 am at the Geauga SWCD Office located at the Geauga County Office Building at 12611 Ravenwood Drive, Suite 240, Chardon, Ohio 44024, or virtually as advised for public health reasons, on the second Tuesday of the month.
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