Monday, February 16, 2026
The Dirt on Conservation

The Dirt on Conservation

Ohio forest

The members of the Ohio Envirothon Committee are on a crusade to locate past high school students who have competed in an Ohio Envirothon competition.
Cows

Rotational grazing is used to graze certain sections of pasture and move cattle before it is overgrazed, which allows the grass to grow back quicker.
soybeans

Crop rotation is a great way to amend the soil for a better harvest and can provide a multitude of benefits to your soil.
canada geese

Canada geese offer excellent hunting opportunities, but there has been a negative impact on water quality in ponds that can be attributed to geese.
vernal pool

Vernal pools, or ephemeral pools, provide a perfect environment for amphibians to mate, lay eggs and develop.
bee

With just a few steps you can turn your backyard into an oasis for many different species of pollinators.
Lake Erie algae bloom

Some pollutants have a local impact immediately and others accumulate and have greater impacts downstream, in lakes, or eventually the ocean.
soil evaluation

A soil evaluation takes into consideration soil type, limitations, slope and depth to the perched seasonal water table to determine the best septic system.
ohio stream

When making decisions on using or modifying their streams, stream owners may wish to consider the Laws of Ecology.
compost

Ongoing soil degradation requires action. Many farmers are already making efforts to improve soil health, but everyone needs to be part of the solution.