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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.

2022 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 ext. 5.

MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS
January 19, 2023 - 4:00 pm
February 16, 2023 - 4:00 pm
March 16, 2023 - 4:00 pm
Rescheduled - Wednesday - April 26, 2023 - 4:00 pm
Rescheduled - Thursday - May 25, 2023 - 4:00 pm
June 15, 2023 - 4:00 pm
July 20, 2023 - 4:00 pm
View the current
​Athens SWCD Newsletter here!

2023 Tilapia Fish Sale 
Deadline to order is June 2nd

Athens SWCD is accepting orders for the 2023 Tilapia, White Amur, and Japanese Koi sale.  Tilapia are a safe and cost effective alternative for pond weed control.  They eat algae, duckweed, watermeal, milfoil, and other undesirable pond weeds. Click ​here ​for more information and order form. 

​ATHENS SWCD TO HOLD 3RD RAIN BARREL WORKSHOP!
CONTACT OUR OFFICE TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE



​The Athens SWCD will hold a 3rd workshop this year due to the demand for rain barrels. 
​The June 14th workshop will be held at the Athens County Fairgrounds starting at 6:00 pm. Please contact our office to reserve your space. We have limited spaces left to fill.  The cost is $50.00 + tax per barrel.  

Athens SWCD offers FREE "Passport to Fishing" Workshop

"Learning to Fish" - A Passport to Fishing Event!
Thursday, June 22, 2023
Participants will learn about fishing gear, how to bait, cast, capture, and release fish as well as fish habitat and the Ohio rules and fishing regulations. 
At the conclusion of the learning stations, participants will be given a free fishing pole and treated to a picnic meal.  
Space is limited - Register Early!
Click here for details and to register!

2023 All Athens County Photo Contest

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​The Athens Soil and Water Conservation District is looking for the best images of Athens County! The District will again host the “All Athens County Photo Contest” in 2023. We hope you will pull out your cameras and join in the fun! We welcome and encourage photos in all seasons. 

Categories in 2023:
• Athens Agriculture: Farm Animals, Farm Life, and Buildings
• Wild Athens: Natural Landscapes, Wildlife and Plants
• Urban Athens: Architecture, City Landscapes, and People/Festivals

Click here for contest rules and entry form.

NOTE: Photos do not need to be taken in calendar year 2023.

Photo: 2022 Grand Prize Winner - "A Juvenile Bald Eagle"​ by Megan Murray