Now Available: 2012 Winter Newsletter

Forestry
Planning saves soil during timber harvests
Planning before a timber cut and selecting a qualified, experienced logger is the best way to protect against soil erosion and ensure a timber harvest is done correctly.  Details

Wildlife
ODNR Wildlife News
Get current information and news from the Ohio Division of Wildlife. Link

Education

Citizen Science Projects

Educators can utilize the Scioto SWCD in their classrooms and the field.
The Scioto SWCD can provide assistance with various conservation, environmental, and natural resources related activities throughout the year.  Details

Programs
Contact the Scioto SWCD for technical advice
Incentive programs, technical advice, and information is available through the Scioto SWCD
and USDA-NRCS. 
Details

Calendar

April 26-29 - EECO Annual Conference at Shawnee State Lodge 

May 1st - Conservation Fair Meeting at SWCD Office

May 2nd - AgAdventures Day at Scioto County Fairgrounds

May 16th - Ohio EPA Credible Data Training at SWCD Office

May 19th - Friends of Scioto Brush Creek Sweep


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   Passport to Fishing
        

  Spring Trout-Derby at Shawnee State Park
              
                Date: Saturday, May 26, 2012
                Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
                Location: Shawnee State Park's
                          Turkey Creek Lake

    The Passport to Fishing Program is sponsored by the Ohio Division of Wildlife.  The program is designed to teach children 4-17 the basics of fishing including casting, fishing knots and rigging, fish habitat and handling, fish identification and local information for anglers.  Those 16 and older wishing to fish must have a current Ohio fishing liscence.

  Fishing tackle provided by:
          Valley Outdoor Gear in Lucasville, Ohio
Annual Scioto Brush Creek Sweep



 The Friends of Scioto Brush Creek welcome you to join them in their annual float and clean-up sweep on the Scioto Brush Creek.  The event is scheduled for May 19th. We will be meeting at the Shelter House at the Otway Covered Bridge at 9 am. To join in the fun you must pre-register by contacting Bill Wickerham at Adams SWCD.

Registration:
(937)798-4018
or
wickerham.adams.swcd@live.com

Hope to see you on the Creek! 



   
     Venison Available

           Scioto SWCD works in cooperation with ODNR Division of Wildlife to issue deer damage control permits to Scioto County farmers and landowners who are experiencing financial losses due to crop, orchard, or produce damage due to over-abundant local deer populations. This program allows for the deer taken under the permit to be given to groups and individuals in need. 
         We are currently compiling a list of interested people or groups.  If you would be interested in receiving the venison please contact the office.  The permitted landowners will have access to the list to contact you.  Please know a call to collect the venison could come at anytime and it will be up to you to attend to field dressing, skinning, and butchering the deer.
         This a great opportunity to obtain high quality, lean, protein rich meat for free.  Only serious commitments!  Landowners will not make a second attempt to contact anyone.  If you pass on a deer you will be removed from the list. For more information Call Scott Lewis at the office (740) 259-9231.
Conservation Fair
 
        
Planning is underway for our first ever Conservation Fair! Get involved in the planning efforts or get involved with the event.  Our next planning meeting will be held May 1st at 9:00 am at the USDA Service Center in Lucasville. 

For more information email us at:
scioto@sciotoswcd.org or call the office at (740) 259-9231
 Conservation Fair
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Soil Testing Services

Fall is the perfect time to have your soil tested and begin preparing for next spring.  Soil testing is recommended every 2-3 years for land being used for crops, grazing, gardens, and lawns.  Test now to insure proper fertilization.  Mel Smith, NRCS agent will evaluate your test results and make recommendations to help optimize your soil quality.  Soil Testing Details

   

Call the Office (740) 259-9231 and ask for Mel Smith, NRCS Land Doctor! 

Continuous Grazing vs. Rotational Grazing

                                        
Watch a video from the University of Kentucky showing the growth of
continuously grazed orchard grass at 1 inch height compared to rotationally
grazed orchard grass at 3.5 inches.                                                  Video                 Call to get advice on Rotational Grazing Today!

      
Scioto SWCD Pond Book
Landowners with a little acreage often look at their vacant land with hopes of developing a pond on the site.  Selecting a suitable site, however, could make or literally break your pond.  Reviewing the Scioto SWCD's Pond Book is a positive first step for any landowner planning to build a pond on his property.  PDF File (281 Kb)
    


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