Defiance SWCD
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  • Home
  • Who We Are
    • Board of Supervisors
    • Staff
    • Supporters
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Contact Us
  • What We Do
  • Programs & Projects
    • H2Ohio Program
    • SB299 Working Lands Program
    • Nutrient Management
    • Recycling and Litter Prevention
    • Agricultural Hall of Fame
    • Site Reviews
    • Ditch Maintenance Department
  • Conservation Works of Improvement
    • CWI Project Bidding
    • North Ditch #23-01
    • Mattock Ditch/Webb Run Extension #23-02
  • News & Events
    • Newsletters
  • Rentals & Sales
    • Fish Sale
    • Rental Items
    • Sale Items
    • Tree Sale
  • Resources
    • Contractor List
    • Websites
  • Education
    • Penney Nature Center Kids Camp
    • Conservation Education Program
    • Conservation Education Resources
    • Educator Evaluation
    • Envirothon Area 1
    • Poster Contest
    • Vetter Scholarship
  • Penney Nature Center
419-782-1794

What We Do

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
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Contact Us
  • What We Do
  • Programs & Projects
    • H2Ohio Program
    • SB299 Working Lands Program
    • Nutrient Management
    • Recycling and Litter Prevention
    • Agricultural Hall of Fame
    • Site Reviews
    • Ditch Maintenance Department
  • Conservation Works of Improvement
    • CWI Project Bidding
    • North Ditch #23-01
    • Mattock Ditch/Webb Run Extension #23-02
  • News & Events
    • Newsletters
  • Rentals & Sales
    • Fish Sale
    • Rental Items
    • Sale Items
    • Tree Sale
  • Resources
    • Contractor List
    • Websites
  • Education
    • Penney Nature Center Kids Camp
    • Conservation Education Program
    • Conservation Education Resources
    • Educator Evaluation
    • Envirothon Area 1
    • Poster Contest
    • Vetter Scholarship
  • Penney Nature Center