God willing and the creek don’t move
It is not at all uncommon for folks to call the Soil and Water Conservation District office asking for help in addressing rapidly eroding streambanks.
Manure plans start with management
There are definitely water quality issues in areas of Ohio that have been the driving force behind the movement to pass new regulations concerning manure and fertilizer applications. So what’s a farmer to do?
Salamanders are a sure sign of spring
Come spring, salamanders are on the move.
Priceless: Maintaining your backyard stream corridor and what goes into it
When we look at a river or creek, we often neglect to look at the entire corridor — the area on both sides of the river or creek.
Are your pond plants a friend, or foe?
Before taking any steps to manage pond plants, it is important to first identify your objectives for the pond.
Blue-green algae invades inland lakes
Talk of the quality of the water in our lakes and streams has been growing over the past several years, especially with regard to Harmful Algal Blooms.
Your frost seeding opportunity almost here
Regardless of what those groundhogs had to say, spring arrives March 20.
Proposed pipeline projects give plenty room for thought
Pipeline projects leave much to think about.
Winter can be busy at your local SWCD
Winter time for natural resources professionals is something that I have taken to calling meeting season.
Landowners should always be willing to ‘do what’s right’
All citizens share in the responsibility of land stewardship.
