Vernal pools: Perfect home for some
They are out there. Inconspicuous and undetected, many buried underneath a hardened blanket of snow and ice, they are scattered throughout our Ohio woodlands....
Riparian zones important to our ecosystems
Riparian zones serve many purposes along the streams and rivers to support a biodiversity ecosystem.
If you care about the environment, then you take care of it in the...
Summertime is here, and with it comes a tradition — the Conservation Camp! Many of Ohio’s 88 soil and water conservation districts sponsor these...
Working together for a solution
Landowners and producers, along with their soil and water conservation districts, should all stay engaged in improving Western Lake Erie Basin watersheds.
If you want to keep your goals, put them down in writing
While we are all huddled down, surviving the cold, with little else to do, other than work and keep livestock warm and dry, start setting goals for 2019.
Start now and be proactive when it comes to conservation
What soil conservation efforts have you made on your farm recently in order to be a proactive teacher for the next generation of farmers?
Are you into trees? There’s a group for that!
Getting involved in local woodland organizations can better your understanding of your local area regarding woodland management, pests and more.
Ten SWCDs celebrate 75 years
Highland was the first district organized; Coshocton was second, followed by Morrow, Clark, Butler, Noble, Columbiana, Guernsey, Monroe and Tuscarawas.
Don’t give bats a bad rap —they just need help and understanding
Recently, a friend told me about a bat flying in their barn. It was late December and right before a cold spell. It landed...
Pasture walks give you great ideas
We have had great attendance throughout the summer for the Eastern Ohio Grazing Council pasture walks. The grazing council wants to make sure that...
