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News and Events

Sustaining our Streams Aquatic Adventure

Rain Barrel Yard Art Campaign Auction

Roadside Tree Replacement Program

Storm Water Survey

2010 Geauga SWCD Poster Contest Results

Petition to be a Candidate for Board Supervisor Election 2010

Fall Fish Sale Order Form

Congratulations to Chardon High School Team Red who tied for the overall 8th place in the 2010 Canon Envirothon in Fresno, California! 

Student teams from 45 states and nine Canadian provinces attended North America’s largest high school environmental education competition.  During the six-day event, 270 students tested their knowledge of environmental issues, including soils and land use, aquatic ecology, forestry, wildlife and the current environmental issue, Protection of Groundwater Through Urban, Agricultural and Environmental Planning.   Chardon's consistent high scores reflect their hard work and dedication to this event, with an exceptional 2nd place finish in soils.  Will New Brunswick be on their travel itinerary in 2011?... Stay tuned!!

 Thanks to all who supported this event at the local and state level in 2010! 

Mission Statement

"To conserve, protect, and enhance the soil and water resources of Geauga County by providing leadership, education, and assistance to all."

Who We Are

The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) was established in 1944. It was the 29th SWCD to be established in Ohio. The Geauga SWCD is a legal entity of the State of Ohio and is administered by a five-member, elected Board of Supervisors.  These Board members make important decisions regarding conservation within the county and set the direction for the District Staff.

The District works cooperatively with other county agencies, local officials, and conservation groups.  The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service works with the District by offering assistance to agricultural producers within the county.   Each of the 88 Ohio counties has its own SWCD, and funding is obtained through the County Commissioners, the State of Ohio, grants, and donations.

The individual Soil and Water Conservation Districts within the state serve the varying needs of the county in which they are located.  The Geauga SWCD serves the residents of Geauga County by providing many quality services.  The District works with the local community to increase the awareness and appreciation of the county's valuable natural resources.

Contact Information

Please contact us here at the District if you have any questions, comments, or concerns.  Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.  The office is closed all government holidays.

We are located at the Geauga County Fairgrounds at the North entrance, next to the Ohio State University Extension Office at the Patterson Center.

Board Meeting Schedule

Board meetings are held at 7:30 am at the Geauga SWCD office in the Patterson Center, 14269 Claridon-Troy Road, in Burton, on the second Wednesday of the month. 

Telephone:           440-834-1122

Fax:                        440-834-0316

Postal address:  14269 Claridon-Troy Road

                                 PO Box 410

                                 Burton, Ohio 44021

General E-mail:  gswcd@geaugaswcd.com