Technical Assistance

The Athens SWCD partners with other agencies, organizations and volunteers to provide technical assistance and implement available cost share programs to meet the resource needs of Athens County landowners. Contact our District Technician at 740-797-9686 ext.6290 to see how we can assist you.
  • Promote stabilization and expansion of agriculture in Athens County
  • Conservation planning for wise land use
  • Planning, engineering and design of agricultural conservation practices for soil erosion and sediment control
  • Soil Survey interpretation
  • Pond site evaluations
  • Recreational land planning
  • Stormwater management
  • Pasture and hayland management
  • Animal waste management
  • Water quality management
  • Building site reviews
  • Soil Suitability within the 3 mile radius of the City of Athens  

Why Soil Sample?

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    The health of our soil is something that sometimes gets overlooked during the planning process, but with a little thing called "soil sampling" we can ensure that our soils are as healthy as possible and ready to grow the plants we desire. Soil sampling, also known as soil testing, allows us to apply costly nutrients in the appropriate quantities allocating for maximum plant growth, minimal nutrient runoff into surface or ground water and conservation of natural resources.
     Various USDA NRCS cost-share programs require applicants to have current soil tests on applicable land prior to an application being considered for funding.
    The links below will give you all of the information that you will need to get the most accurate sample. If you have any questions feel free to contact our District Technician at 740-797-9686 ext. 114                                
Soil Sampling Powerpoint
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Soil Testing Pattern
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Soil Sampling
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Related Links:
Ohio NRCS Homepage http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/site/oh/home/
USDA 2014 Farm Bill Website https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/programs/farmbill/
NRCS EQIP Website https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/programs/financial/eqip/
Ohio NRCS Soil Health http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/oh/soils/health/
Web Soil Survey http://websoilsurvey.sc.egov.usda.gov/App/HomePage.htm
Call B4 U Cut Website http://callb4ucut.com/ohio/
Ohio Forestry Association http://www.ohioforest.org/
ODNR Division of Forestry http://forestry.ohiodnr.gov/
Ohio Pond Management Handbook https://wildlife.ohiodnr.gov/portals/wildlife/pdfs/publications/fish%20management/Pub432.pdf
Chemical Control of Aquatic Plants
Controlling Filamentous Algae in Ponds
Winter and Summer Fish Kill in Ponds
Muddy Water in Ponds