Monday, June 16, 2025
The Dirt on Conservation

The Dirt on Conservation

gardener

Spring is a great time to plant trees. Cole Plassman, an intern with the Fulton County Soil and Water Conservation District, provides tree-planting tips.
boxelder

Abby Costilow, watershed education specialist for Medina Soil and Water Conservation District, outlines the benefits of planting boxelder trees.
Wildlife corridor

Abby-Gayle Prieur, of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, details the benefits of creating wildlife corridors.
egg mass

Vernal pools are small, temporary wetlands, and they are crucial for biodiversity, water quality and even erosion control.
Noble Soil and Water Conservation District ag and natural resource technician Kirstin Roman outlines the negative impacts of litter.

Noble Soil and Water Conservation District ag and natural resource technician Kirstin Roman outlines the negative impacts of litter.
Mill Stream Run Reservation

Mahoning Soil and Water Conservation District outreach and education specialist Zack Felger shares the impact citizen science can have to protect water.
Manure

This year, the North American Manure Expo will be held on July 30 and July 31 at the Fulton County Fairgrounds in Wauseon, Ohio.
fish sales

Many soil and water conservation districts across the state hold spring fish sales that offer opportunities to stock your pond for an enjoyable summer.
mason bee

Wayne Soil and Water Conservation District education specialist Kelly Riley explains the benefits of putting off spring cleanup for backyard pollinators.

Agencies like Stark SWCD provide balance between the needs of development for today and the needs of future generations through conservation efforts.