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Organization
Profile
Our Mission
We are a public organization committed to assisting the citizens of Hamilton County through education, technical assistance and leadership to be stewards of our soil and water resources.
Our Vision
To be a dynamic leader in soil and water conservation, working to achieve the sustainable use of our soil and water resources on a local and regional basis.
Technical Assistance
- Our District is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the Hamilton County Earthwork Regulations.
- Agriculture land planning and engineering assistance includes grassed waterways, pastureland, cropland, manure management, farm ponds, woodland, wildlife, surface and subsurface drainage.
We assist in facilitating
all
the USDA Cost-Share Farm Programs. Soils data for applicants of the Current Agriculture Use Valuation (CAUV) is also provided from our office.
- The District also partners with
the Hamilton County Storm Water District in providing the
education and outreach components for the National Pollution
Discharge and elimination System (NPDES) Phase II water
quality program.
- Units of Government and
landowners assistance includes planning for woodland, wildlife, recreation land,
as well as drainage, erosion and sediment control and pond management.
- Technical assistance is also provided through a partnership with the USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Education Resources and Programs
All services and many programs are available free of charge.
- Newsletters - The District publishes four newsletters that target specific interests that are available free to all residents of Hamilton
County. (Link to description and subscription page). Homeowners
Conservation Guide specifically designed for the Tri-State
area are available
and can
be ordered on the subscription page.
- Programs - The District sponsors programs on conservation in your backyard, pasture and manure management,
equine, forestry, sediment and erosion control, pond management and others. Neighborhood watershed meetings can also be arranged, as can special speakers for community meetings.
- Schools and Teacher Workshops - hands-on programs can be brought to the classroom and are available on a wide range of topics.
Many teacher workshops are offered throughout the year. Specifically designed programs can also be presented upon request.
Other Resources Available From Our
Office
(Maps may be photo copied for a small fee)
- Historical aerial photos from 1938 - 1990 -
A comprehensive CD-ROM
containing the entire set of aerial photos is available for purchase.
Cost - $126.00 if picked up and $130.00 if mailed.
- Soil Survey of Hamilton County -
hard copy available free of charge. Digital CD $10.00 picked
up or $12.00 mailed
- Soil nutrient testing kits
$12.00/kit if picked up and $14.00 if mailed.
- Groundwater resource maps
- Wetland Maps
- Water service maps
- Topographic maps
- FEMA Flood plain maps
- Many brochures and fact sheets on a wide variety of conservation issues. (Available
free of charge)
***All District programs and services are offered on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status or handicap.
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