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. |
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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 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 |
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Athens SWCD Newsletter here!
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.
MEETING LOCATION CHANGE: The 401 Information Session has been moved to the Athens County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) meeting room, 21 Kenny Drive, Athens, Ohio 45701.
2023 Tree and Wildlife Packet Sale
The Athens Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is once again taking orders for the Annual Tree and Wildlife Packet Sale. Orders will be taken until Tuesday, February 14, 2023. Tentative order distribution date is the last Friday in March. A postcard or email will be sent to confirm exact pickup date, location, and times. Be sure to include the number of packets ordered and your correct address and telephone number on the order form. Please mail completed order forms, with payment to: Athens SWCD 69 S. Plains Road, The Plains, Ohio 45780.
You may also place orders by stopping in our office from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Orders can be paid with cash or check only. If you have any questions, please call 740-797-9686 or 800-582-8890.
The Athens Soil and Water Conservation District reserves the right to substitute species in the Specialty Tree Packets, Erosion Control Seed Mix and Wildlife Food Plot Seed Mix based upon availability.
You may also place orders by stopping in our office from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Orders can be paid with cash or check only. If you have any questions, please call 740-797-9686 or 800-582-8890.
The Athens Soil and Water Conservation District reserves the right to substitute species in the Specialty Tree Packets, Erosion Control Seed Mix and Wildlife Food Plot Seed Mix based upon availability.
Click on the tabs below for more information!
2023 All Athens County Photo Contest
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 |