Athens SWCD

Athens Soil and Water Conservation District

69 S Plains Road, The Plains, Ohio 45780
740-797-9686 / 800-582-8890
740-797-9079 (fax)

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​​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.

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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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​Board Meeting Announcement​


​​Monthly meetings of the Athens Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Board of Supervisors are held the 3rd Thursday of each month.  If you wish to attend or have any questions, please call 740-797-9686.
MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS
Reschedule - January 22, 2026 - 4:00 pm
February 19, 2026 - 4:00 pm​​
March 19, 20265 - 4:00 pm
Reschedule - April 15, 2026 - 4:00 pm

​May 21, 2026 - 4:00 pm
 June 18, 2026 - 4:00 pm
July 16, 2026 - 4:00 pm
August 20, 2026 - 4:00 pm
September 17, 2026 - 4:00 pm

October 8, 2026 - 4:00 pm
November 19, 2026 - 4:00 pm

December 10, 2026 - 4:00 pm

​View the current
​Athens SWCD Newsletter here!

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2026 Ohio River Sweep on the Hocking RESCHEDULED - September 12, 2026

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Click here for details and to register for the event!
Deadline to register is September 8th!


Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) Sponsors:
FREE FARM PESTICIDE DISPOSAL COLLECTION EVENTS IN ATHENS, CRAWFORD, AND MIAMI COUNTIES!

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​Thank you to Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) and everyone who participated in the 2026 Free Farm Pesticide Disposal collection events.  Nearly 81,000 lbs. of pesticides were collected from all three collection points this year!

These collections help farmers safely dispose of pesticides that can be harmful to people and the environment if improperly discarded. Putting pesticides in trash bins is not only illegal, but can be detrimental to humans, animals, and Ohio's Waterways.  In 2025, ODA collected nearly 74,000 lbs. of pesticides.





2026 All Athens County Photo ​Contest 

It is time once again to select the Grand Prize Winner and Honorable Mentions in the Athens Soil and Water Conservation District's Photo Contest.
​Click image below to VOTE!

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Learn more about the H2Ohio - Expanded Statewide Program

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