Defiance SWCD
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What We Do

The Defiance SWCD offers an extensive list of services for Defiance County.  We have included the slideshow below to highlight just a few of the activities and projects we have been involved with in 2018 and 2019.
The Defiance SWCD, founded in 1949 is one of 88 conservation districts in Ohio and one of nearly 3000 nationwide. The district is led by five dedicated local residents who are elected to a 3 year term as Board Supervisors and volunteer their time. Staffed with federal and state/county professionals, we assist all Defiance County residents, landowners, and communities with their natural resources conservation needs.

Our agency is an independent subdivision of the State of Ohio, associated with the Ohio Department of Agriculture - Division of Soil and Water Conservation and funded by Defiance County and state taxpayer monies.

The primary purpose of any soil and water conservation district is to bring people, governmental agencies, and private interests together to manage America's natural resources and environmental challenges. While resource objectives vary from district to district and will undoubtedly change over time, the need for a local entity to coordinate natural resource objectives will never change.

Services & Technical Assistance Available
  • Soil erosion inventory and conservation planning on cropland, pastureland, and woodland.
  • Conservation tillage and crop residue management.
  • Survey and design for: Agriculture drainage and erosion control structures.
  • Individual residential site reviews in cooperation with township trustees.
  • Trees and tree planting equipment.
  • Pond clinics, Envirothon, Farm Fair, Public Official Tours.
  • Pamphlets and brochures covering a wide range of natural resources.
  • School programs, conservation talks to farm and civic groups as well as 4H and scouts, soil and water conservation poster and photo contests.
Defiance Soil and Water Conservation District
06879 Evansport Road, Suite C
Defiance, Ohio  43512

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GPS Coordinates: 41.342546,  
-84.416522

office: (419) 782-1794
fax: (419) 782-1791
khancock@defiancecounty.oh.gov
  • Home
  • Who We Are
    • Board of Supervisors
    • Staff
    • Supporters
    • Reports
    • Defiance County Statistics
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Contact Us
  • What We Do
  • Programs & Projects
    • H2Ohio Program >
      • H2Ohio Announcements
    • Agricultural Hall of Fame
    • Conservation Education Program >
      • Envirothon Area 1
      • Vetter Scholarship
      • Photo Contest
      • Poster Contest
      • Penney Nature Center Camp
      • Educator Evaluation
    • Conservation Works of Improvement >
      • CWI Project Bidding
      • Stuckman Tile/Waterway #21-01
      • Colah Ditch #21-02
      • Verhoff South Extension #21-03
      • Mack Drainage Project #21-04
      • Mud/Dry Creek #22-01 >
        • Mud/Dry Creek #22-01 Notice
        • Mud/Dry Creek #22-01 FAQs
    • Ditch Maintenance Department
    • Nutrient Management
    • Recycling and Litter Prevention
    • Site Reviews
    • SB299 Working Lands Program
  • News & Events
    • Newsletters >
      • Sign Up
    • Press Releases
    • Recent News
    • Upcoming Events >
      • Event Registration
  • Rentals & Sales
    • Fish Sale
    • Rental Items
    • Sale Items
    • Tree Sale
  • Resources
    • Conservation Education Resources
    • Contractor List
    • Drought Education
    • Websites >
      • Defiance County
      • Defiance County OSU Extension
      • Land to Lake
      • NRCS
      • Ohio Farm Service Agency
      • Web Soil Survey
      • OFSWCD