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.



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
April 20, 2023 - 4:00 pm
May 18, 2023 - 4:00 pm
June 15, 2023 - 4:00 pm
July 20, 2023 - 4:00 pm


View the current
​Athens SWCD Newsletter here!

Athens SWCD Wildlife Specialist / Forestry Technician Vacancy Announcement

The Athens Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is accepting applications for the Wildlife Specialist / Forestry Technician position. The vacancy announcement, position description, and application form is available by clicking on the tabs below.
Vacancy Announcement
Position Description
Application Form

2023 Tree and Wildlife Packet Sale
Distribution Date

Orders placed through the Athens Soil and Water Conservation District’s Tree and Wildlife Packet Sale will be available for pickup on Friday, March 31st from 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Pickup will take place at the Junior Fair Building on the Athens County Fairgrounds.
**** All orders must be picked up at this time.  The district will not be held responsible for orders that are not picked up. ****

Any extra trees will be available for sale beginning Friday, March 31st at 12 p.m.
 
Thank you for supporting the 2023 Tree and Wildlife Packet Sale!

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

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