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About the District PDF Print E-mail

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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Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) Signup Announced PDF Print E-mail

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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Our Mission PDF Print E-mail
To provide leadership and support to the public through programs that promote natural resources conservation & stewardship.
 
Brochures & Pamplets PDF Print E-mail

The following brochures and pamphlets are available at no cost from the SWCD.

Contact Susan or Marie for more information. Please note that supplies of these items may be limited.

Careers/SWCD Information
Ohio Federation of SWCDs 1943-1993
Challenging Careers in Soil Conservation
Going Wild with Soil and Water Conservation


Conservation/Tillage
Have You Considered Conservation Tillage
Conservation Choices
Tillage Systems (Fact Sheet)
People in Partnership for a Healthy Land
Community Improvement Through Resource Conservation and Development
Conservation Planning - You and Your Land
Tillage Systems - Environmental and Economic Effects
Agronomic Tips (Fact Sheet)


Drainage
Drainage Around Your Home (Fact Sheet)
Ohio Drainage Laws Petition Procedures

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The Public is Invited to Attend Our Board Meetings PDF Print E-mail

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.

 
Aerial Photography PDF Print E-mail

Aerial photography of Delaware County includes current and historic flights from 1939, 1951, 1957, 1964, 1980, 1988, 1997, 2002, 2004, 2005, and 2006. Photos of all flights may be viewed at the SWCD office. Photocopies of aerials may be obtained at the SWCD office.

The following photos show how the area near the intersection of South Sandusky and Belle Avenue in Delaware has changed over a 48-year period:

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Items for Loan, Free, Sale, or Rent PDF Print E-mail

Items For Loan Or Free

  • Audio And Video Tapes
  • Conservation Brochures and Pamphlets
  • Curriculum Materials
  • Education Resources and Kits
  • Watershed (Enviroscape) Model
  • Groundwater Model
  • Sammy Soil Saver Puppet and Scripts
  • Soil Erosion Simulator
  • Stream Monitoring Supplies

Equipment for Rent

Items for Sale or Rent

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