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Office Hours
Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM


MISSION STATEMENT
Provide leadership by promoting the wise use and enhancement of Athens County’s natural resources for current and future generations.


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 and state taxpayer monies.

September 17 - 21, 2018

This year, the Athens Soil and Water District, the City of Athens, and Ohio University have teamed up to celebrate Pollution Prevention Week.  This nationally celebrated event is scheduled for September 17-21, 2018.  The local program included on- and off-campus events scheduled everyday Monday through Friday including:
  • Elementary school programs on water quality and soil erosion;
  • Neighborhood storm drain stenciling;
  • A movie about drinking water issues (free);
  • Interviews with people on the street regarding drinking water issues;
  • Demonstrations about stormwater pollution and recycling;
  • Bottle vs. Tap Water Challenge; and
  • A tree planting award ceremony for the winner of the 2017 Pollution Prevention Challenge.
Athens Soil and Water Conservation District, Athens City, and Ohio University representatives will be on hand to discuss issues and answer questions during presentations.  Come join us for a week of fun and education as we look at the issue of Pollution Prevention globally and locally.  See the full schedule of events at https://www.ohio.edu/sustainability/get-involved/Pollution-Prevention-Week.cfm
 
Ohio University, the City of Athens, and the Athens Soil and Water Conservation District would like to thank the following partners:  Athens Hocking Recycling Centers, Farm Service Agency, Athens Convention Bureau, Ohio University Office of Sustainability, City of Athens Government Channel, Ohio University Sustainability Film Series, and Ohio University Communications and Marketing Video and Photography Services.