Tuesday, November 18, 2025
The Dirt on Conservation

The Dirt on Conservation

stream exclusion fencing

Stream exclusion fencing is a practice that benefits the farmer and the environment.
river

We are all non-point source polluters and need to learn how to eliminate or reduce the pollution we are adding to our public waters.
Action Lake study

From lake cleanups to H2Ohio, Ohio’s soil and water conservation has evolved over 15 years, reminding us that change brings growth and new opportunities.
roots by stream

A riparian buffer is an area that contains a combination of trees, shrubs and native perennial plants that improve the health of the water and land nearby.
fence and wildflowers

Old fields can provide high-quality habitats for many insects, birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians when they are managed well.
bumblebee

Without pollination, the reproduction of our plants and foods would decline. Ashland Soil and Water is taking steps to help pollinators.
Eastern hellbender

Herping in Ohio reveals a hidden world of salamanders, frogs and toads. Discover how one conservationist’s passion inspires others to protect wildlife.
tree-of-heaven

One way to make a forest stand healthier is to control invasive species. Tree-of-heaven is an invasive that grows along field edges or areas of disturbance.
trophy-size muskellunge

Are you disappointed with your local fishing hole? Too crowded? Not what it used to be? Well, lucky for you, Ohio has many underrated fishing opportunities.
Field runoff

Many factors cause gully erosion, but not all should be corrected the same way. Learn more about different practices to correct and to reduce gully erosion.