The Athens Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) was organized in 1946, the 47th District in Ohio, for the purpose of planning and carrying out natural resources conservation programs. The District is a political subdivision of the State of Ohio and is governed by a board of five supervisors, elected by the landowners of Athens County, who serve staggered three-year terms.
Cooperation with the District is on a voluntary basis and anyone needing assistance in solving natural resource problems may apply for help by contacting our office. Technical aid in planning and applying needed conservation practices will be furnished by District staff and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) personnel assigned to the District. The District also sponsors various educational programs and is available to assist students and educators with projects. All services provided by the District are at no charge to the public.
Funding for the District's work is provided by the Athens County Commissioners, the City of Athens and the Athens County Auditor. Additional financial assistance is provided by the State of Ohio through the Ohio Department of Agriculture, Division of Soil and Water Conservation.
Monthly board meetings of the Athens SWCD Board of Supervisors are held to conduct business. All meetings are open to the public. Please contact our office for date and time of meetings.
Cooperation with the District is on a voluntary basis and anyone needing assistance in solving natural resource problems may apply for help by contacting our office. Technical aid in planning and applying needed conservation practices will be furnished by District staff and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) personnel assigned to the District. The District also sponsors various educational programs and is available to assist students and educators with projects. All services provided by the District are at no charge to the public.
Funding for the District's work is provided by the Athens County Commissioners, the City of Athens and the Athens County Auditor. Additional financial assistance is provided by the State of Ohio through the Ohio Department of Agriculture, Division of Soil and Water Conservation.
Monthly board meetings of the Athens SWCD Board of Supervisors are held to conduct business. All meetings are open to the public. Please contact our office for date and time of meetings.
Meet the Supervisors and Staff
Athens SWCD Board of Supervisors
Brenda Dahse, Chair
Glenn Lackey, Vice-Chair
Bryan Ford, Secretary
Zach Crabtree, Treasurer
Joyce Bobo, Member
Brenda Dahse, Chair
Glenn Lackey, Vice-Chair
Bryan Ford, Secretary
Zach Crabtree, Treasurer
Joyce Bobo, Member
Athens SWCD Staff
Cathy Bobo, District Manager, [email protected], 740-797-9686 ext. 6280
Teresa Caldwell, Conservation Education Coordinator, [email protected], 740-797-9686 ext. 6282
Mark Jones, Wildlife Specialist/Forestry Technician, [email protected], 740-797-9686 ext. 6283
VACANT, District Technician
Rich Blazier, District Equipment Manager, 740-818-5282
Cathy Bobo, District Manager, [email protected], 740-797-9686 ext. 6280
Teresa Caldwell, Conservation Education Coordinator, [email protected], 740-797-9686 ext. 6282
Mark Jones, Wildlife Specialist/Forestry Technician, [email protected], 740-797-9686 ext. 6283
VACANT, District Technician
Rich Blazier, District Equipment Manager, 740-818-5282