Tag: conservation
Much out of little: Ashland SWCD thinks outside of the box...
The Ashland Soil and Water Conservation District, one of the lowest-funded in the state, was named the 2020 Soil & Water District of the Year.
Seeing Wall Street in your woods
Deciding if and when to cut timber, and selling it, can be very overwhelming. Ohio has a program for landowners to "Call Before You Cut." Learn more.
Enjoy nature but leave rocks alone
Moving rocks or build rock piles has more adverse effects on the ecosystem than one would think. Find out why you shouldn't stack rocks on hikes.
Scientists work to repopulate lake sturgeons
A group of scientists plan to spend the next few decades replenishing populations of lake sturgeons, particularly in Lake Erie.
Embracing backyard conservation
Learn some simple backyard conservation practices that won't make you public enemy No. 1 in the neighborhood.
How to build a solitary bee hotel
A bee hotel can encourage more solitary bees to nest in your yard or garden and can be simple to construct. Learn how to build a bee hotel.
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.
USDA offers new conservation pilot program
Sign-ups start this summer for CLEAR30, an opportunity for farmers and landowners to enroll in a 30-year Conservation Reserve Program contract.
Consider cover crop share program
Soil and water conservation districts in the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District are coordinating a Cover Crop Cost Share program.
Soil testing can increase forage, crop production
A small investment in a current soil test can make all the difference for accurate fertilizer rates, as well as increased forage or crop production.
