Keep your butts off my landscape
By TAMMY L. JONES
Did you know that cigarette butts are litter?
In Ohio, as well as other states, you can be fined for throwing your...
Streamside forests help prevent pollution
A riparian buffer with a good mix of trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants will trap and filter out much of the sediment that is being carried by runoff.
Make your celebrations more environmentally-friendly
Using biodegradable plates, cups and silverware at celebrations can help reach conservation goals in 2024.
Water quality trading on horizon in Muskingum River Watershed
On June 17, the Muskingum River Watershed joint board of Soil and Water Conservation Districts met for the first time. The formation of the...
Dry summer is a reminder to plan for the worst, be thankful for rain
,My, how things change.It seems like just the other day (it was actually about Christmas time), I was writing an article about all the...
Cold weather brings us challenges
I am just hoping that someday my children will actually go to school for a whole week!
How to garden for bird watching
Learn how to help declining bird populations and attract more birds to your backyard by choosing the right plants to provide an ideal habitat for them.
Working the soil good for body and soul
If you have extra time on your hands due to the stay at home order, or if you are at home on the farm, your local SWCD can help with planting projects.
A conservation plan can help you better manage your farm
Learn more about setting up a conservation plan for your farm.
Conservation is always in style
"Healthy Soil and Pure Water" are the goals of the Holmes Soil and Water Conservation District, and of every soil and water conservation district in Ohio.
