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.



2024 All Athens County Photo
​Contest Entries

​​Athens SWCD
​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
January 16, 2025 - 4:00 pm
February 20, 2025 - 4:00 pm​​
March 20, 2025 - 4:00 pm
April 17, 2025 - 4:00 pm
​May 15, 2025 - 4:00 p.m.
June 19, 2025 - 4:00 p.m.

​View the current
​Athens SWCD Newsletter here!

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Athens SWCD
announces
2025 POND CLINIC!
Click here for information and to register.​


​2024 OHIO DROUGHT RESOURCES

ATTENTION ATHENS COUNTY FARMERS:
The deadline to apply for the STATE DROUGHT ASSISTANCE FUNDING has been extended until June 30th! - This is in addition to the FEDERAL USDA FSA Livestock Forage Disaster program (LFP) enrolled funds, but YOU MUST SIGN UP THROUGH THE SWCD OFFICE TO RECEIVE THESE FUNDS.
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The Athens SWCD office will take applications for the State Drought Assistance Funding during regular business hours of Monday - Thursday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm and Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.  Call 740-797-9686 ext 5 for details.  

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​*Are You a Farmer in Need of Hay?

*Are you a Farmer Who Has Hay to Sell?


OHIO HAY DIRECTORY​


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2024 Ohio River Sweep on the Hocking Participants

2024 Ohio River Sweep on the Hocking Event


2024 All Athens County Photo Contest Results!
Click
here to view the Grand Prize Winner
​ and Honorable Mentions in this year's contest.


Learn more about the H2Ohio - Expanded Statewide Program

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