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About Us
Welcome to the new & improved Ohio Federation of Soil and
Water Conservation Districts (OFSWCD) website! We are still under
construction, so keep checking back for important improvements!
The Federation represents and serves the eighty-eight
conservation districts in Ohio that are divided into 5 different areas.
Mission
The mission OFSWCD is to "Provide leadership and support
to the board supervisors, soil and water conservation districts, and their
partners through grassroots programs that promote natural resource
stewardship."
Our Story
In 1943, the Ohio Federation of Soil and
Water Conservation Districts was established to serve as a coordinating
organization and sounding board for the county soil and water conservation
districts (SWCDs) to develop an understanding of the roles and
responsibilities of the local board members. Today, the OFSWCD
continues to provide strong support and assistance to
Ohio
’s 88 SWCDs, fostering positive communication and cooperation between the
districts, and serving an active leadership role in promoting soil and water
conservation.
Each
county
SWCD
is governed by a board of five locally elected officials, who are familiar
with the county’s resource needs and can deliver a tailor-made conservation
program. Therefore, the OFSWCD organization actively involves all
board members from each of the 88 counties, thereby totaling 440
supervisors. The OFSWCD is led by four officers including the OFSWCD
Past President and a board of directors composed of five supervisors from
each of the given areas of the state. The officers and directors serve
two year terms.
Merchandise
Partnership T-Shirts are here! We have a limited supply, so order
yours today! All proceeds will benefit the Partnering for Conservation
Support Scholarship Fund. More information to be released soon! If you would
like to reserve your t-shirt, please call our office at 614-784-1900 or
email
laurahollingsworth@ofswcd.org
T-Shirts on sale! $10 each!
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Social Networking
The OFSWCD is on Twitter and Facebook. Join us and
connect with others who share a common interest in conservation. See you
online!
News and Downloads
2010 Annual Meeting Pictures
are now posted on Flickr
2010
Auxiliary Scholarship Application
2010 Employee Conference
Registration now open Click
here for more information
Updated NRCS Programs and
Projects in Ohio: CSP ,
EQIP , NRCS Conservation Programs
OASWCDE Employee and Supervisor
Professionalism Award Nominations due Dec 15, 2009
Click here to download
form
A Message from the President...
Click here to Read
see more news »
Newsletter
Download October's Newsletter
Download November's Newsletter
Download December's Newsletter
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e-News
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monthly e-News – learn about upcoming events, success stories and news.
If you currently receive updates from the OFSWCD, you do not need to
register.
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Upcoming Events
OASWCDE Conference - March 3-4,
2010
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