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. |
2020 All Athens County Photo
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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.
JUNE BOARD MEETING The Athens SWCD will hold its June board meeting via Zoom on Thursday, June 17, 2021 beginning 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. |
Ohio River Sweep on the Hocking
Saturday - June 19, 2021
9:00 a.m. - Noon
Every year thousands of pounds of trash are transported downstream on our waterways. It is estimated that over 85% of our public waterways are polluted. Not only is this unsightly, but it is a hazard to wildlife and the public that depend on the water.
Each year, the Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission (ORSANCO) sponsors an interstate river cleanup. On Saturday, June 19th, in an effort to join this important cause, the Athens Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), the City of Athens, the Athens County Commissioners and the Athens City-County Health Department are organizing an Ohio River Sweep on the Hocking clean up event. As a major tributary of the Ohio River, the Hocking River's state of cleanliness would have a significant impact on the trash flowing into the Ohio River and points downstream.
We are looking for volunteers to assist us in this effort! Volunteers must pre-register, using the online form below, and sign an agreement to participate prior to June 16th! We need to make sure we have adequate supplies and to mark the success of our efforts. We will then arrange for you to sign releases, pickup your event supplies, and review instructions for trash and recycling pickup the day of the event. A free T-shirt will be available to participants, while they last!
We will be observing the local COVID-19 pandemic restrictions in place on the day of the event. If you have any questions, please give our office a call or send us an email.
Each year, the Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission (ORSANCO) sponsors an interstate river cleanup. On Saturday, June 19th, in an effort to join this important cause, the Athens Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), the City of Athens, the Athens County Commissioners and the Athens City-County Health Department are organizing an Ohio River Sweep on the Hocking clean up event. As a major tributary of the Ohio River, the Hocking River's state of cleanliness would have a significant impact on the trash flowing into the Ohio River and points downstream.
We are looking for volunteers to assist us in this effort! Volunteers must pre-register, using the online form below, and sign an agreement to participate prior to June 16th! We need to make sure we have adequate supplies and to mark the success of our efforts. We will then arrange for you to sign releases, pickup your event supplies, and review instructions for trash and recycling pickup the day of the event. A free T-shirt will be available to participants, while they last!
We will be observing the local COVID-19 pandemic restrictions in place on the day of the event. If you have any questions, please give our office a call or send us an email.
June 19, 2021 - Ohio River Sweep on the Hocking
Registration Form
2021 ALL ATHENS COUNTY PHOTO CONTEST
The Athens Soil and Water Conservation District (Athens SWCD) is looking for the ’best’ images of Athens County! We hope you will pull out your cameras, cell phones, or ipads, and join in the fun! To be eligible to enter, you need only to be a resident of Athens County and the photos must be taken in Athens County. We welcome and encourage photos in all seasons. Photo entries do not need to be taken in calendar year 2021. This year, we will be looking for photos in three categories:
- Athens Agriculture: Farm Animals, Farm Life, and Buildings
- ‘Wild’ Athens: Rural Landscapes, Wildlife and Plants
- Urban Athens: Architecture, City Landscapes, and People/Festivals
CONGRATULATIONS!
2020 All Athens County Photo Contest Winners
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Grand Prize Winner: Kristen McIntosh "Frog in a Waterhole"
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Honorable Mention: Tami Wires "Blue Bike and Cherry Blossoms"
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Athens SWCD Fish Sale Update
"Thank you" to everyone that placed an order through our 2021 Spring Fish Sale! If you missed the spring sale, we are planning a Fall Fish Sale - October 12, 2021. Give us a call or watch this website for ordering information.