The Summer/Fall issue of the Equine E-NEWS, a publication of OSU Extension, can be viewed online. The E-NEWS is a publication of The Ohio State University Cooperative Extension Service.  It highlights equine-related news and information as well as many upcoming events.

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is currently holding continuous sign-up for the new Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) with a first cutoff for ranking scheduled for September 30, 2009.  As part of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, Congress renamed and revamped the former Conservation Security Program completely to improve its availability and appeal to agricultural and forestry producers.  CSP is now being offered in all 50 states as well as other terrirtories with a maximum nationwide enrollment of nearly 12.8 million acres.

To apply for CSP, producers are encouraged to first use a self-screening checklist to determine if the new program is suitable for them or their operation. The checklist is available on www.oh.nrcs.usda.gov and at the NRCS office.  After the self-screening, the producers' current and proposed conservation activities are entered in the conservation management tool (CMT).  This tool estimates the level of environmental performance to be achieved by a producer implementing and maintaining conservation activities which will, in turn, be used to rank applications.

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Due to a decrease in the SWCD budget and an effort to be more environmentally friendly, we are moving toward electronic newsletter distribution in 2011.  Please contact the District using the above link to be put on our e-mail newsletter list.

Current Issue:  September 2010

Current Issue: November 2009

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The Delaware County Flood Insurance Rate Maps have been updated and the new ones are now in affect.  For more information about the new maps and data, please see the following resources:

• Delaware County Code Compliance
  • Flood Damage Prevention Regulations - effective April 16, 2009
• Delaware County DALIS Project
  
  • interactive mapping - choose "Environment" button
  • download GIS data

Rural drainage systems are too often a forgotten and failing infrastructure. The situation leaves Ohio's agricultural producers, rural residents and communities, as well as our economy and environment at risk.

A Rural Drainage Report for Ohio was published in January 2008. To view this report, please click here.

What is a Drainage Protection Review?
Who is required to have a Drainage Protection Review?
Do I need a Drainage Protection Review before applying for a building permit?
I am building on to my existing house, do I need to go through this process?
How long does the process take?
How do I apply?
What information do I need before filling out my application?

All 2009 monthly board meetings of the Delaware Soil and Water Conservation District (DSWCD) will be held the third Tuesday of each month at the DSWCD office, 557 Sunbury Rd. Delaware, OH 43015 at the following times:

• 8:00 P.M. during Daylight Savings Time period
• 7:00 P.M. the rest of the year

The following exceptions apply:

• January monthly meeting - January 27, 2009, 7:00 P.M.
• December Reorganization Meeting - December 29, 2009, 4:00 P.M.

Approved by Board Resolution on December 30, 2008.

Please call to verify dates and times as this schedule is general and subject to change.  You can check the calendar and/or contact us.