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About the
Hamilton County
Soil and Water Conservation District
The Hamilton County Soil & Water Conservation District is a legal subdivision of the State of Ohio responsible for the conservation of natural resources within Hamilton County, Ohio. We have a special emphasis on soil and water with a focus on assisting landowners in planning and applying conservation practices on the land.
How We Are Governed
The District is governed by a volunteer board of five supervisors elected to three-year terms by the public at our
Annual Meeting. The supervisors are responsible for developing both the
Annual Plan of Work and the Long-Range Plan.
They also provide the general oversight of operations and
budget. Funding comes from the Hamilton County Commissioners and is matched by the State through the Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources - Division of Soil & Water Conservation.
In addition, many of our education programs are funded through
grants.
Monthly board meetings are held at the District office the second Tuesday of
every month at 2:00 p.m. and are open to the public.
For information on running for a
supervisor position, contact the District Office at 772-7645.
Soil Fertility
Testing Kits
The District now offers soil
fertility testing through Michigan State University. Hamilton County residents can obtain Soil Testing
Boxes and Instructions from our office for $12.00/box or $14.00 if we mail it to you. Stop by the office any
weekday from 8:00am - 4:30 pm, or call the office at 772-7645.
This is a small investment when you
consider the cost of plants and fertilizer. You will also be doing
your part in reducing the use of unnecessary chemicals.
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