Monday, January 12, 2026
The Dirt on Conservation

The Dirt on Conservation

garlic mustard

Don't forget about the importance of local habitats and community as you consider ways to become carbon neutral. You can protect and improve at home, too. 
Monarch butterflies

Increasing pollinator habitat is at the forefront of conservation and increasing native plant diversity on your land is worth its weight in gold.

2011 will certainly be remembered for a long time as one of the wettest on record. I can't cite any "official" data, but we've had at least 12 more inches of rain this year than our average.
Harrison County SWCD garden

The Harrison Soil and Water Conservation District's community garden has served as a model to educate people about backyard gardening.
forest

Forest management can be complex, but good management practices are worth it to improve forest health, wildlife habitat and income from timber harvests.
coffee

One of the easiest ways we can all contribute to natural resource conservation is to reduce our waste. 

This year, before jumping back into your usual lawn and garden practices, the soil and water conservation districts of Ohio urge you to do something different: Before reaching for that spade or sprayer, dare to try on something green.

Water has been endlessly circulating since the earth was formed. Groundwater is a key part of this continuous cycle as water evaporates, forms clouds...

As I sit here writing this article, the weather has been less than pleasant. I watch it transition from rain to snow, to sleet,...

This Sept. 11, remember the things that really matter.