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Office Hours
Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

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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.







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 and state taxpayer monies.

2020 Tree and Wildlife Packet Sale

In spite of the shorter days and cooler temperatures, office staff have been working hard to prepare for the Athens SWCD Annual Tree and Wildlife Packet sale. Eastern Redcedar is a new addition to this year’s offerings and our packets include a pollinator packet as well as an ever popular edibles packet. (See 2020 Tree and Wildlife Packet Brochure for full details.) Also new to this year’s sale is the Weed Wand Magic. This simple device will assist landowners in treating undesirable invasive species by allowing landowners to stand upright while targeting specific invasives. This tool saves landowners, time and money while encourage responsible use of herbicides. This year’s order deadline is February 19th! 

"Tips for Success" - Tree Planting Workshop

Back by popular demand we will be offering a tree planting workshop titled “Tips for Success”. The discussion led by Eric R. Hayes, Jr., Athens SWCD Wildlife Specialist / Forestry Technician and Cameron Bushong, ODNR DOF Forester will teach landowners many of the basics for successful seedling plantings. From site and tree selection to site prep and aftercare, participants will learn many tips and tricks for getting the most of their time and money when planting seedlings. While there is a $10 registration fee, participants will receive a $10 voucher good toward their 2020 seedling purchase. The workshop will be held on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at 6pm at the Athens SWCD office, 69 South Plains Road, The Plains. (Location subject to change based on registration numbers) Light refreshments will be available. Registration is required by February 3rd. Contact the Athens SWCD office at 740-797-9686 to register.

                      2020 SPRING FISH SALE

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  • Mark your calendars!!
  • The Athens SWCD will hold their spring fish sale on Thursday, April 30, 2020. 
  • Watch our website for details!

New No-till Rental Equipment Available

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The Athens Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD), the Athens-Meigs County Farm Bureau, and the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation have partnered together to help area landowners reduce soil erosion and improve water quality.  The Athens SWCD received grant funds to help purchase a new 7 ft Sunflower no-till drill.  Farm Bureau members will receive a 50% discount toward the cost of the use of the Sunflower drill.