Try these green activities at home
While you're stuck at home, try these environmentally friendly and perhaps "fun" projects or ideas for this spring.
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.
A new way to control stormwater
Learn more about the benefits and structure of a relatively new practice for agricultural stormwater management, the cascading grassed waterway.
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.
Herbicides and cover crops must agree on each other
Some ongoing tips for successful cover crops.
Conservation planning helps save our soil
Conservation planning has been the root of the efforts to save our nation's precious soil since the Dust Bowl era some 80 years ago.
Hedging your bets: The vital role of native windbreaks and buffers
From the flooded Midwest to the battlefields of Normandy, hedgerows play a vital role. Portage SWCD's Lynn Vogel explains how these "edgy" conservation practices reduce runoff and support pollinators. Learn why choosing native species is key to protecting Ohio’s soil, water and wildlife habitat.
How flood plain management affects you
Anyone who doesn't follow their local flood plain regulations may open themselves and their property to legal action from their neighbors if a flood occurs.
Summer manure application: How to protect your nutrients and neighbor relations
Summer manure application after wheat harvest is a great way to recycle nutrients, but it requires a plan. Ashland SWCD's Jane Houin talks about how pairing manure with cover crops protects water quality, stretches your fertilizer dollar and how proactive communication keeps neighbor relations strong.
What does golf have to do with conservation?
There is a good chance that statewide and nationally, soil and water conservation districts can have a closer working relationship with golf courses.
