Delaware Soil and Water Conservation District: Delaware County, Ohio

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USDA Asks Farmers to Show Their Stewardship, Nationwide Survey to Focus on Irrigation
Water is the source of life and the U.S. agricultural industry depends upon this precious resource to meet the world's growing need for food, feed, fiber and fuel. U.S. agricultural producers will soon have the opportunity to speak out about their water use when the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) conducts the Farm and Ranch Irrigation Survey.
NASS Gives Thanks to Those Farmers Counted in the 2007 Census of Agriculture This Holiday Season
This Thanksgiving the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has more than 2 million reasons to be thankful. Having received a record number of responses to the 2007 Census of Agriculture, NASS is giving thanks to all of those farmers and ranchers who fulfilled their responsibility by completing and returning their census forms.
USDA Corrects October Crop Acreage Estimates
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today adjusted its official October acreage and production estimates for six field crops. USDA revised the numbers after discovering discrepancies in a Farm Service Agency (FSA) database of producer-reported crop acreage used by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). NASS published the changes this morning in a corrected version of the Oct. 10 Crop Production.

Delaware Soil and Water Conservation District: Delaware County, Ohio

About the District

The Delaware SWCD, founded in 1944 is one of 88 conservation districts in Ohio and one of nearly 3000 nationwide. We are led by five dedicated local volunteer residents who are elected to a three-year term as Board Supervisors. Staffed with federal and state/county professionals, we assist Delaware County residents, landowners, and communities with their natural resources conservation needs.
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Drainage Protection Reviews on Building Sites 5 acres or greater

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?
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Our Mission

To provide leadership and support to the public through programs that promote natural resources conservation & stewardship.

Education Workshops - Fall 2008

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Conservation workshops are scheduled for educators. Participants will experience activities appropriate for various age levels that can be used to help meet current science standards. Additional background information will be provided as well as sharing resources available to teachers. Formal classroom teachers and nonformal educators are welcome. Unless otherwise noted, the workshops will be held at Highbanks Metro Park, 3 miles north of I270 on Route 23, just below Powell Road.