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. |
2021 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. If you wish to attend or have any questions, please call 740-797-9686 ext. 5.
MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS May 19, 2022 - 4:00 pm June 16, 2022 - 4:00 pm July 21, 2022 - 4:00 pm August 18, 2022 - 4:00 pm September 15, 2022 - 4:00 pm October 20, 2022 - 4:00 pm November 17, 2022 - 4:00 pm December 15, 2022 - 4:00 pm View the current
Athens SWCD Newsletter here! |
2022 All Athens County Photo Contest is Open for Entries!
The Athens Soil and Water Conservation District is currently accepting photo entries for their annual “All Athens County Photo Contest”. The deadline for entries is midnight, July 11, 2022.
The Athens Soil and Water Conservation District is looking for the ’best’ images of Athens County by Athens County photographers! We hope you will pull out your cameras and join in the fun! We welcome and encourage photos in all seasons. Categories for 2022 are:
-Athens Agriculture: Farm Animals, Farm Life, and Buildings,
-Wild Athens: Natural Landscapes, Wildlife and Plants, and
-Urban Athens: Architecture, City Landscapes, and People/Festivals
Click HERE for current rules and entry form.
Pictured left: 2021 Grand Prize Winner “Between the Showers” by Lindsay Siegrist.
The Athens Soil and Water Conservation District is looking for the ’best’ images of Athens County by Athens County photographers! We hope you will pull out your cameras and join in the fun! We welcome and encourage photos in all seasons. Categories for 2022 are:
-Athens Agriculture: Farm Animals, Farm Life, and Buildings,
-Wild Athens: Natural Landscapes, Wildlife and Plants, and
-Urban Athens: Architecture, City Landscapes, and People/Festivals
Click HERE for current rules and entry form.
Pictured left: 2021 Grand Prize Winner “Between the Showers” by Lindsay Siegrist.
RAIN BARREL WORKSHOP
Stormwater management is an increasingly important issue. To respond to this need, the Athens Soil and Water Conservation District will once again be offering Rain Barrel Workshops in 2022.
The second workshop will be held on May 25, 2022 at 6:30 pm at the Ag / Natural Resources Building on the Athens County Fairgrounds. The workshop will cover the need for stormwater management, the ‘issues and answers’ as well as the construction and assembly of a DIY rain barrel. The workshop is free but those wishing to take home a barrel ready for installation will need to pay a materials fee of $50 plus tax for each barrel requested.
Pre-registration is required as we will need to secure the necessary materials before the event. To pre-register contact the Athens Soil and Water Conservation District office at 740-797-9686 or email at teresacaldwell@athensswcd.org by Tuesday, May 24th.
The second workshop will be held on May 25, 2022 at 6:30 pm at the Ag / Natural Resources Building on the Athens County Fairgrounds. The workshop will cover the need for stormwater management, the ‘issues and answers’ as well as the construction and assembly of a DIY rain barrel. The workshop is free but those wishing to take home a barrel ready for installation will need to pay a materials fee of $50 plus tax for each barrel requested.
Pre-registration is required as we will need to secure the necessary materials before the event. To pre-register contact the Athens Soil and Water Conservation District office at 740-797-9686 or email at teresacaldwell@athensswcd.org by Tuesday, May 24th.
TILAPIA FISH SALE
Athens SWCD is accepting orders for the 2022 Tilapia fish sale. Tilapia are a safe and cost effective alternative for pond weed control. They eat algae, duckweed, watermeal, milfoil, and other undesirable pond vegetation.
General information:
· Recommended stocking rate is 20 lbs to the acre
· Approximately 7” in length at pickup
· Reaching 12” - 14” in length by fall
· Reproduce every 21 days
· Will not withstand cold (winter) temperatures
To order, complete the order form below, and return to the Athens SWCD office with payment, no later than June 9th. The fish will be delivered to the Albany Independent Fairgrounds, 5169 Washington Road, Albany, Ohio 45710 between 10:00 am and noon on June 14th. You must pick up your orders at this time! You will need to bring containers with some of your own pond water in them and white, unscented 13 gallon trash bags when picking up your fish. If you have any questions, please contact our office at 740-797-9686 ext. 5 or 1-800-582-8890.
General information:
· Recommended stocking rate is 20 lbs to the acre
· Approximately 7” in length at pickup
· Reaching 12” - 14” in length by fall
· Reproduce every 21 days
· Will not withstand cold (winter) temperatures
To order, complete the order form below, and return to the Athens SWCD office with payment, no later than June 9th. The fish will be delivered to the Albany Independent Fairgrounds, 5169 Washington Road, Albany, Ohio 45710 between 10:00 am and noon on June 14th. You must pick up your orders at this time! You will need to bring containers with some of your own pond water in them and white, unscented 13 gallon trash bags when picking up your fish. If you have any questions, please contact our office at 740-797-9686 ext. 5 or 1-800-582-8890.
Wildlife Specialist / Forestry Technician Position
The Athens Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is currently accepting applications for a WILDLIFE SPECIALIST / FORESTRY TECHNICIAN. The following is a brief position description:
This position will entail assisting landowners in the field with wildlife and forest management. Experience with wildlife management, forestry best management practices, public speaking and human wildlife conflict is necessary. Oral communication, writing skills, GIS and computer experience will also be necessary to meet the expectations.
Minimum qualifications are an Associate Degree in wildlife management, forest management, environmental science or related field of study. Twelve months experience in wildlife management and forest management practices is preferred. Training or experience in public relations such as speech, communications, and report writing.
The Wildlife Specialist/Forestry Technician position will be located in the Athens SWCD office in Athens County. Salary range: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour. Benefits include health insurance, life insurance, vacation and sick leave, annual gym membership, Workers Compensation, Medicare, Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) of Ohio. Some overtime may be required. A 180 day probationary period will be in affect as set forth in the Athens SWCD Employment Policy.
A valid Ohio driver’s license and background check is required. A detailed job description and an application form is available by clicking the tabs below. Questions may be directed to Cathy Bobo, District Manager, at 740-797-9686, ext. 6280.
Send completed application, a cover letter, a resume, and references postmarked by May 16, to:
Athens SWCD, Attn: Cathy Bobo, District Manager, 69 S Plains Road, The Plains, Ohio 45780.
This position will entail assisting landowners in the field with wildlife and forest management. Experience with wildlife management, forestry best management practices, public speaking and human wildlife conflict is necessary. Oral communication, writing skills, GIS and computer experience will also be necessary to meet the expectations.
Minimum qualifications are an Associate Degree in wildlife management, forest management, environmental science or related field of study. Twelve months experience in wildlife management and forest management practices is preferred. Training or experience in public relations such as speech, communications, and report writing.
The Wildlife Specialist/Forestry Technician position will be located in the Athens SWCD office in Athens County. Salary range: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour. Benefits include health insurance, life insurance, vacation and sick leave, annual gym membership, Workers Compensation, Medicare, Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) of Ohio. Some overtime may be required. A 180 day probationary period will be in affect as set forth in the Athens SWCD Employment Policy.
A valid Ohio driver’s license and background check is required. A detailed job description and an application form is available by clicking the tabs below. Questions may be directed to Cathy Bobo, District Manager, at 740-797-9686, ext. 6280.
Send completed application, a cover letter, a resume, and references postmarked by May 16, to:
Athens SWCD, Attn: Cathy Bobo, District Manager, 69 S Plains Road, The Plains, Ohio 45780.
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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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