Thursday, April 3, 2025
The Dirt on Conservation

The Dirt on Conservation

Eastern hellbender

The hellbender is the largest native salamander found in North America and is found within the unglaciated ragged hills of Appalachia and the Ozarks.
Mill Stream Run Reservation

Mahoning Soil and Water Conservation District outreach and education specialist Zack Felger shares the impact citizen science can have to protect water.
snapping turtle

Ohio's turtle season is open July 1 to Dec. 31. Learn more about the regulations, strategies for catching and ways to enjoy turles.
Spotted jewelweed plant.

Spotted jewelweed tends to help more than it harms, growing in wet, shaded areas, out-competing invasive species and offering numerous health benefits.

Private ponds can be a great way to add function, as well as scenic beauty, to your property. A properly constructed pond can provide...
morgan county drought pond

Tuscarawas Soil and Water Conservation District technician Dylan Stine shares tips for pond management.
Manure

This year, the North American Manure Expo will be held on July 30 and July 31 at the Fulton County Fairgrounds in Wauseon, Ohio.
indiangrass

Native grasses provide cover for wildlife, excellent brood rearing habitat for grassland nesting and upland game birds and lots of forage for wildlife. 
canada geese

Canada geese offer excellent hunting opportunities, but there has been a negative impact on water quality in ponds that can be attributed to geese.

Have you ever wondered what the various short colored flags along a road right of way mean or across a yard or even a field?