Fencing out cattle improves herd health
When water quality is compromised cattle will not receive the proper nutrition that they need to grow, regulate their body temperature, reproduce and digest as well as many other bodily functions.
Conservation versus preservation
Conservation means that the land and the natural resources available should be used by humans but still conserved in a responsible manner.
The biggest tree in Geauga County
Throughout the world, big trees hold tremendous cultural, ecological, and economical value. Larger trees provide more economic benefits, grow quicker and sequester more carbon than small trees.
Your home’s stormwater runoff needs to be clean of chemicals
The term "storm sewer" is in the past. The system will not treat anything before it enters the local waters and will be very problematic to anything that lives within them.
What’s happening in NE Ohio?
Learn more about what's been going on at the Medina Soil and Water Conservation District during October 2016.
A conservation plan can help you better manage your farm
Learn more about setting up a conservation plan for your farm.
Soil health, preparing garden for fall
Learn to optimize the soil health of your garden to improve your results next year.
There are many ways we can work toward a better land ethic
Take the time to think about how we might be able to change to manage our impacts on the land.
Report and take action on knapweed
Learn to prevent and get rid of Spotted Knapweed.
Don’t blame agriculture for pond management failure
Far too often farm runoff is blamed for fish kills; however, serval factors can contribute.
