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. Meeting information will be posted to this site monthly. If you have any questions, please call 740-797-9686.
AUGUST BOARD MEETING The October Board meeting of the Athens SWCD will be held on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 4:00 pm. If you wish to attend, please request the zoom link by calling the Athens SWCD office at 740-797-9686 ext. 5. |
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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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Join the Athens Soil and Water Conservation District as we celebrate our 75th Anniversary of Conservation! Enjoy an afternoon of fellowship at Red Bird Ranch!
When: Saturday, October 9, 2021
Where: Red Bird Ranch Cabin (OUTDOOR EVENT), New England Road, Stewart, Ohio 45778
Cost: $ 5.00 per person
Agenda: 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. - Registration & Social Time
- SWCD SUPERVISOR ELECTION VOTING
3:00 - 4:30 p.m. - Displays / Games / Make & Take Activities
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. - Farm Tour (Glenn Lackey and Dave Brandt)
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3:30 - 4:30 p.m. - Pond Management (Mike Greenlee, ODNR)
4:30 - 5:00 p.m. - Presentation of Awards
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. - Meal, Door Prizes and Raffle Drawing
Buffet meal - Chicken or Pulled Pork, salad, green beans, macaroni and cheese, hot rolls, desserts, and drinks
**Please contact our office if you have special dietary needs.
Register online, using the form below, or contact 740-797-9686 ext. 5 by October 1, 2021!
When: Saturday, October 9, 2021
Where: Red Bird Ranch Cabin (OUTDOOR EVENT), New England Road, Stewart, Ohio 45778
Cost: $ 5.00 per person
Agenda: 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. - Registration & Social Time
- SWCD SUPERVISOR ELECTION VOTING
3:00 - 4:30 p.m. - Displays / Games / Make & Take Activities
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. - Farm Tour (Glenn Lackey and Dave Brandt)
- or -
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. - Pond Management (Mike Greenlee, ODNR)
4:30 - 5:00 p.m. - Presentation of Awards
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. - Meal, Door Prizes and Raffle Drawing
Buffet meal - Chicken or Pulled Pork, salad, green beans, macaroni and cheese, hot rolls, desserts, and drinks
**Please contact our office if you have special dietary needs.
Register online, using the form below, or contact 740-797-9686 ext. 5 by October 1, 2021!
Athens SWCD Supervisor Election
Legal Notice
The Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Commission will cause an election of Supervisors of the Athens Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) to be held in accordance with Chapter 940 of the Ohio Revised Code. Individuals who own or occupy land within the Athens SWCD and are 18 years of age or older may vote for supervisor.
There are 3 ways an eligible voters can cast a ballot:
Two Supervisors will be elected to a three-year term commencing January 1, 2022, and ending on December 31, 2024. Nominees are: Joyce K Bobo, Glenn K Lackey, and David Swanson (see bios).
There are 3 ways an eligible voters can cast a ballot:
- At the Athens SWCD office from September 10 until October 9 during normal business hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Thursday, and 8:00 am - 4:30 pm on Fridays; or
- At the SWCD Annual Meeting, which will take place at the Red Bird Ranch Cabin, New England Road, Stewart, Ohio 45778 on Saturday, October 9, 2021 from 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm; or
- By voting absentee from September 10 until October 9, by requesting the Voter Verification and Election Ballot from the Athens SWCD office at 69 S Plains Road, The Plains, Ohio 45780, or by calling 740-797-9686 ext. 6280, or by emailing cathybobo@athensswcd.org. Absentee ballots (mailed or delivered in person) must be received by 4:30 pm on Friday, October 8, 2021.
Two Supervisors will be elected to a three-year term commencing January 1, 2022, and ending on December 31, 2024. Nominees are: Joyce K Bobo, Glenn K Lackey, and David Swanson (see bios).
