What happened to the ruffed grouse population in Ohio?
The ruffed grouse population in Ohio has really suffered over the past few decades, mainly because of habitat loss.
You can help keep trash out of the water
Each year, Living Lands and Waters, with countless conservation districts, watershed groups and local organizations, offers river and stream cleanups.
Grazing native grasses could benefit your cattle and wildlife
Native grasses provide cover for wildlife, excellent brood rearing habitat for grassland nesting and upland game birds and lots of forage for wildlife.
What can your local SWCD do for you?
Blaine Winger, district technician with the Mahoning SWCD, explains the services that soil and water conservation districts offer.
Where does Ohio’s wildlife go in the winter?
Jim Smith, district technician for the Medina Soil and Water Conservation District, explains the behavior of Ohio's wildlife during the winter months.
Raising a hellbender is rough, but rewarding
The hellbender is the largest native salamander found in North America and is found within the unglaciated ragged hills of Appalachia and the Ozarks.
Riparian buffers: The benefits of putting trees by streams
A riparian buffer is an area that contains a combination of trees, shrubs and native perennial plants that improve the health of the water and land nearby.
Just one more cast
Crystal Conaway reflects on the lessons her father taught her, which have shaped her career at Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District in Ohio.
Fixing gullies the right way
Many factors cause gully erosion, but not all should be corrected the same way. Learn more about different practices to correct and to reduce gully erosion.
How ancient glaciers influenced our native plants
The glaciations that covered this land for millions of years completely wiped out all but the tiniest cells of vegetation.
