Office Hours Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM The Athens SWCD is a political subdivision of the State of Ohio, associated with the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) - Division of Soil and Water Conservation, and funded by county, municipal, and state funds. |
MISSION STATEMENT Provide leadership by promoting the wise use and enhancement of Athens County’s natural resources for current and future generations. |
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Monthly meetings of the Athens Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Board of Supervisors are held the 3rd Thursday of each month. Due to COVID - 19 restrictions, the meetings will be made available via Zoom. If you wish to attend or have any questions, please call 740-797-9686 ext. 5.
MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS May 19, 2022 - 4:00 pm June 16, 2022 - 4:00 pm July 21, 2022 - 4:00 pm August 18, 2022 - 4:00 pm September 15, 2022 - 4:00 pm October 20, 2022 - 4:00 pm November 17, 2022 - 4:00 pm December 15, 2022 - 4:00 pm View the current
Athens SWCD Newsletter here! |
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Registration deadline is Friday, July 1, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.
WHAT: The Ohio State University Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering and Summit Soil and Water Conservation have developed a curriculum based on Ohio maintenance standards and design specifications for Storm water Control Measures (SCMs). This 2-day course was developed to educate and train a workforce to fill this growing niche. This certifying course will give your employees the required knowledge to confidently identify the SCM, inspect the facility, develop reports, make recommendations to solve common maintenance issues, and carry out the maintenance.
This course involves classroom modules on each SCM approved for use in Ohio, conducting inspections of SCMs in a field-learning portion, and an exam to become certified. Participants will receive resources and learn the basics about Ohio SCM specifications and their inspection requirements.
Upon completion of the course and successfully passing the exam, the attendee will be awarded a certification and a personal certification number from The Ohio State University. The certificate will be good for 3 years. The cost to attend this course is $200.00. There are no annual membership fees or dues.
WHEN: July 11 - 12, 2022
WHERE: Athens Community Center, 701 E State Street, Athens, Ohio 45701
Sign up quick - classes typically fill up fast. To register for this event or learn more about this certification, please visit here.
This course involves classroom modules on each SCM approved for use in Ohio, conducting inspections of SCMs in a field-learning portion, and an exam to become certified. Participants will receive resources and learn the basics about Ohio SCM specifications and their inspection requirements.
Upon completion of the course and successfully passing the exam, the attendee will be awarded a certification and a personal certification number from The Ohio State University. The certificate will be good for 3 years. The cost to attend this course is $200.00. There are no annual membership fees or dues.
WHEN: July 11 - 12, 2022
WHERE: Athens Community Center, 701 E State Street, Athens, Ohio 45701
Sign up quick - classes typically fill up fast. To register for this event or learn more about this certification, please visit here.
Wildlife Specialist / Forestry Technician Position
The Athens Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is currently accepting applications for a WILDLIFE SPECIALIST / FORESTRY TECHNICIAN. The following is a brief position description:
This position will entail assisting landowners in the field with wildlife and forest management. Experience with wildlife management, forestry best management practices, public speaking and human wildlife conflict is necessary. Oral communication, writing skills, GIS and computer experience will also be necessary to meet the expectations.
Minimum qualifications are an Associate Degree in wildlife management, forest management, environmental science or related field of study. Twelve months experience in wildlife management and forest management practices is preferred. Training or experience in public relations such as speech, communications, and report writing.
The Wildlife Specialist/Forestry Technician position will be located in the Athens SWCD office in Athens County. Salary range: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour. Benefits include health insurance, life insurance, vacation and sick leave, annual gym membership, Workers Compensation, Medicare, Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) of Ohio. Some overtime may be required. A 180 day probationary period will be in affect as set forth in the Athens SWCD Employment Policy.
A valid Ohio driver’s license and background check is required. A detailed job description and an application form is available by clicking the tabs below. Questions may be directed to Cathy Bobo, District Manager, at 740-797-9686, ext. 6280.
Send completed application, a cover letter, a resume, and references postmarked by July 8, to:
Athens SWCD, Attn: Cathy Bobo, District Manager, 69 S Plains Road, The Plains, Ohio 45780.
This position will entail assisting landowners in the field with wildlife and forest management. Experience with wildlife management, forestry best management practices, public speaking and human wildlife conflict is necessary. Oral communication, writing skills, GIS and computer experience will also be necessary to meet the expectations.
Minimum qualifications are an Associate Degree in wildlife management, forest management, environmental science or related field of study. Twelve months experience in wildlife management and forest management practices is preferred. Training or experience in public relations such as speech, communications, and report writing.
The Wildlife Specialist/Forestry Technician position will be located in the Athens SWCD office in Athens County. Salary range: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour. Benefits include health insurance, life insurance, vacation and sick leave, annual gym membership, Workers Compensation, Medicare, Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) of Ohio. Some overtime may be required. A 180 day probationary period will be in affect as set forth in the Athens SWCD Employment Policy.
A valid Ohio driver’s license and background check is required. A detailed job description and an application form is available by clicking the tabs below. Questions may be directed to Cathy Bobo, District Manager, at 740-797-9686, ext. 6280.
Send completed application, a cover letter, a resume, and references postmarked by July 8, to:
Athens SWCD, Attn: Cathy Bobo, District Manager, 69 S Plains Road, The Plains, Ohio 45780.
2022 All Athens County Photo Contest is Open for Entries!
The Athens Soil and Water Conservation District is currently accepting photo entries for their annual “All Athens County Photo Contest”. The deadline for entries is midnight, July 11, 2022.
The Athens Soil and Water Conservation District is looking for the ’best’ images of Athens County by Athens County photographers! We hope you will pull out your cameras and join in the fun! We welcome and encourage photos in all seasons. Categories for 2022 are:
-Athens Agriculture: Farm Animals, Farm Life, and Buildings,
-Wild Athens: Natural Landscapes, Wildlife and Plants, and
-Urban Athens: Architecture, City Landscapes, and People/Festivals
Click HERE for current rules and entry form.
Pictured left: 2021 Grand Prize Winner “Between the Showers” by Lindsay Siegrist.
The Athens Soil and Water Conservation District is looking for the ’best’ images of Athens County by Athens County photographers! We hope you will pull out your cameras and join in the fun! We welcome and encourage photos in all seasons. Categories for 2022 are:
-Athens Agriculture: Farm Animals, Farm Life, and Buildings,
-Wild Athens: Natural Landscapes, Wildlife and Plants, and
-Urban Athens: Architecture, City Landscapes, and People/Festivals
Click HERE for current rules and entry form.
Pictured left: 2021 Grand Prize Winner “Between the Showers” by Lindsay Siegrist.
FISH SALE UPDATE
Thank you to everyone that participated in our recent Tilapia Fish Sale.
The Athens SWCD will be offering a fall fish sale in October. Follow this site for sale information.
The Athens SWCD will be offering a fall fish sale in October. Follow this site for sale information.
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Thanks to everyone that visited with us in our ‘NEW’ Agriculture and Natural Resources Building at the Athens County Fair.
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