objective
The mission of the Champaign Soil & Water Conservation District is
to help landowners, operators, and the community of Champaign County voluntarily
conserve and improve their natural resources.
to help landowners, operators, and the community of Champaign County voluntarily
conserve and improve their natural resources.
recent news
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Looking for Champaign SWCD Supervisor Candidates Interested in being a board member and serving Union County? The Champaign Soil and Water Conservation District Nominating Committee is currently seeking eligible individuals interested in learning more about the role of a SWCD board member. SWCD Board members are Ohio public officials elected at a special election as prescribed by Ohio Revised Code 940. The Board of Supervisors is responsible for the leadership role in developing and implementing all short and long-term goals for the SWCD. Some of the duties of the locally led board include identifying local conservation needs and developing, implementing, and evaluating strategic plans and programs to meet them; educating and informing landowners and operators, the general public, and legislators on conservation issues; and coordinating assistance and funding from federal, state, and local government, district association, and private groups. Board members should have a sincere interest in conservation and must have the enthusiasm, dedication, and time to serve as elected officials. What a potential supervisor needs to know: * Candidate must be over 18 years old and a resident of Champaign County. * This is a volunteer position and runs for 3-year terms. * Board meetings are on the 3rd Monday of the month @ 9:00 a.m. * Attendance at occasional outside meetings and events is required For more information, contact the Champaign SWCD District office at (937) 508-2350 or email Beverly Jackson at [email protected] 2025 Plat Books are here in October!! Our 2025 edition of Plat Books have arrived!! Call the office to purchase your copy today, (937) 484-5527! They cost a flat rate of $25.00. Please have exact change or a check payable to the Champaign Soil and Water Conservation District. Credit and Debit not accepted. Thank you! We would like to send a big Thank you to Dawn Lusk for donating local photos used in the 2025 Plat Book. Upcoming Board Meetings Board meetings will be held at 9 a.m. in the office of Champaign SWCD.
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Lintner farmThe Lintner Conservation Education Farm is a great place to learn about local history and experience nature in rural Champaign County.
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education/outreach Champaign Soil and Water Conservation District believes environmental education is important to build a bright future for the young and old.
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What We doOur technicians are at your service for any project to better the land and water where you live. Both for farm use and enjoyment.
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"In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks."
- John Muir
- John Muir
-Here for you since 1944-
Tree Sale
Every Spring the Champaign Soil & Water Conservation District Tree Sale raises money for conservation and helps people beautify their surroundings with new trees!
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Plat Books & Maps
Are you a contractor or owner/operator needing legal information and to-scale map representations of land in Champaign County? Ask us about our books and maps!
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Pollution Abatement
The natural resources of Champaign County are a major priority. Are you concerned about a possible pollution problem in Champaign County? We can help!
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