Protect your farm through an easement in the Farmland Preservation Program also known as The Clean Ohio Local Agricultural Easement Purchase Program (LAEPP). The program is administered by the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) Office of Farmland Preservation in conjunction with Richland Soil & Water Conservation District, who acts as the local sponsor for the...
We are proud to host the Area 2 Envirothon this year. The ENVIROTHON is a high school competition held annually designed to stimulate, reinforce and enhance interest the environment and natural resources. Students are tested on their knowledge of soils, forestry, wildlife, aquatic ecology and current environmental issues. In addition, the Envirothon encourages cooperative decision-making...
Board Supervisor meetings are open to the public and held in the Richland SWCD Conference Room 258. Please contact Matt Christian, Director, before the meeting if you wish to attend.
Join Jordan for a program about the Soil Your Undies Challenge. Last year, staff buried cotton underwear throughout the county and Jordan will share why we did it, how we did it, what it means for the health of soil, and how participants can do it on their property.
The Clear Fork FFA Alumni, in partnership with the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (Richland SWCD), is holding the annual tree seedling sale. Information also at the Clear Fork FFA page. New: Packs come in quantities of 5, 7 and 10 seedlings. All packs are $15.00 each with the exception of the American Chestnut Seedlings....
Orders for our pond fish sale are due April 17. Choose from Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass, Fathead Minnows, Channel Catfish, Hybrid Bluegill, Redear Bluegill, and White Amurs. Click on this link to order fish, pond conditioner, Optimal Fish Food, plastic bags and twist ties.Pick up is at the Richland County Fairground Horse Barn April...
Celebrate Earth Day with Jordan at the Library with a fun hands-on activity. Photos will be taken during the event and may be used for promotional purposes.
Join us and many partners for the kick off for this year's Earth Stewardship Celebration! This is our 29th year of individuals, organizations, non-profits, businesses, and government to make where we live, work, and play a little better. The Earth Stewardship Celebration is an opportunity for residents, churches, nonprofit/community organizations, businesses, school and government agencies...
Join us, our partners and dignitaries as we celebrate the year's projects completed by community members, organizations, businesses and government with the goal of making where we live, work and play a little better. The Earth Stewardship Celebration is an opportunity for residents, churches, nonprofit/community organizations, businesses, school and government agencies to renew their commitment...
Board Supervisor meetings are open to the public and held in the Richland SWCD Conference Room 258. Please contact Matt Christian, Director, before the meeting if you wish to attend.
Pick Up at Richland County Fairgrounds Horse Barn.Only pre-ordered and pre-paid orders received by April 17 will be filled. Please arrive for pick up between 10:00 and 11:30 a.m. Orders are filled on a first-come basis.Please bring enough containers to hold the purchased fish. Five-gallon buckets work well. General rule of thumb: one container per...
Join the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District award-winning volunteer team by becoming a Lake Monitor. Volunteers monitor at Clear Fork, Charles Mill and Pleasant Hill Reservoir. Volunteers add data onto the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District in real-time. Data also appears on the Ohio Lake Management Society website. Equipment and training provided. Volunteers...