Welcome to the Darke Soil and Water Conservation District website. Darke SWCD is a legal subdivision of the State of Ohio responsible for the conservation of natural resources within Darke County. We have a special emphasis on soil and water with a focus on assisting landowners in planning and applying conservation practices on the land. Darke SWCD is dedicated to the sustainable use of our natural resources and to encouraging positive behavorial changes that produce a higher quality of life for our citizens. The District assists all Darke County residents, schools and jurisdictions through our free services and dynamic partnerships that continually provide innovative solutions for the challenges of our region.
We are new to the online world, please take a few moments to look through our entire website. If you see anything missing or have suggestions, we encourage you to call our office or fill out the form on the Contact Us page and share your ideas. Our goal with this site is to be more efficient at getting our programs and messages out to the residents of Darke County.
Thank you for visiting!
We are new to the online world, please take a few moments to look through our entire website. If you see anything missing or have suggestions, we encourage you to call our office or fill out the form on the Contact Us page and share your ideas. Our goal with this site is to be more efficient at getting our programs and messages out to the residents of Darke County.
Thank you for visiting!
CURRENT NEWS
Scholarship Awarded
Each year the Darke Soil & Water Conservation District awards a scholarship to an outstanding graduating senior pursuing a degree in agriculture or natural resources at an Ohio college or university. This year, the Board is pleased to announce that Brenna Loxley of Arcanum as the recipient of the scholarship. Brenna will be attending The Ohio State University pursuing a degree in Agriscience Education.
Check the weather forecast prior to manure application
It is important to check and print the weather forecast prior to any manure application. The weather forecast can be found at www.weather.gov and then type in your zip code. You should keep the printed weather forecast with your other manure application records, such as application rate, source, etc.
Remember, if there is greater than a 50% chance of rainfall of more than 1/2-inch forecast within 24 hours, manure application is not recommended. More information about NRCS Standard 590 (Nutrient Management) can be found by clicking here.
Remember, if there is greater than a 50% chance of rainfall of more than 1/2-inch forecast within 24 hours, manure application is not recommended. More information about NRCS Standard 590 (Nutrient Management) can be found by clicking here.
2017 Ohio Youth Forestry & Wildlife Conservation Camp Scholarships Available
Darke County Pheasants Forever #675 is again offering three(3) paid scholarships to The 2017 Ohio Youth Forestry & Wildlife Conservation Camp sponsored by the Ohio Forestry Association Foundation. Briefly, the highlights for this camp follow:
# June 11-17, 2017
# Coeducational camp
# Ages – completed eight grade (HS freshmen) through HS seniors including 2017 graduates
# Full cost $375.00 paid by Darke Co. PF
# Location – FFA Camp Muskingum, Carrollton, Ohio
# Registration deadline – 3rd week of May.
We are requesting the help of 4-H leaders, FFA Advisors, science instructors, and science club advisors to locate and inform interested students. We request that applicants submit two brief written paragraphs indicating 1) why they are interested in attending, and 2) what the student anticipates learning by attending this educational camp. These paragraphs may be submitted along with the registration and medical forms (attached pdf.) at Darke Soil & Water Conservation District, 1117 South Towne Court, Greenville, OH 45331 – (937) 548-1752 or mailed to me at the address below. Further information can be obtained at Ohio Forestry Association’s website www.ohioforest.org or e-mail info@ohioforest.org
We thank you in advance for your assistance in locating and informing Darke County students who display an interest in forestry, wildlife, and the environment.
DARKE COUNTY PHEASANTS FOREVER CHAPTER #675
Bill Corbin, Habitat Chair
726 Wayne Avenue
Greenville, OH 45331-1236
(937) 548-3678
cell (937) 239-5747
bcorbin@woh.rr.com
# June 11-17, 2017
# Coeducational camp
# Ages – completed eight grade (HS freshmen) through HS seniors including 2017 graduates
# Full cost $375.00 paid by Darke Co. PF
# Location – FFA Camp Muskingum, Carrollton, Ohio
# Registration deadline – 3rd week of May.
We are requesting the help of 4-H leaders, FFA Advisors, science instructors, and science club advisors to locate and inform interested students. We request that applicants submit two brief written paragraphs indicating 1) why they are interested in attending, and 2) what the student anticipates learning by attending this educational camp. These paragraphs may be submitted along with the registration and medical forms (attached pdf.) at Darke Soil & Water Conservation District, 1117 South Towne Court, Greenville, OH 45331 – (937) 548-1752 or mailed to me at the address below. Further information can be obtained at Ohio Forestry Association’s website www.ohioforest.org or e-mail info@ohioforest.org
We thank you in advance for your assistance in locating and informing Darke County students who display an interest in forestry, wildlife, and the environment.
DARKE COUNTY PHEASANTS FOREVER CHAPTER #675
Bill Corbin, Habitat Chair
726 Wayne Avenue
Greenville, OH 45331-1236
(937) 548-3678
cell (937) 239-5747
bcorbin@woh.rr.com
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The Educational Canoe Float is scheduled for June 9th
The Annual Educational Canoe Float will be held on June 9th on the Stillwater River. We will be launching from Stillwater Beach Campground (8408 Versailles-SE Rd., Bradford) and floating to Maple Ridge Reserve (10430 St Rt 185, Covington). The cost is $5 and lunch will be provided. Please call the office at 937.548.1752 or fill out the form found here to register today!
Spring 2017 Newsletter is online
Click here to read the latest edition of Conservation Highlights. In this edition, find out about the 2017 Rain Barrel contest, tree sales, the scholarship announcement and more.
2017 Plat Books are now available!
The 2017 plat books have arrived and are for sale for just $25. Stop by the office to purchase yours today!
2017 Board of Supervisors Monthly Board Meeting Notice
The Darke SWCD Board of Supervisors monthly board meetings are scheduled for the first Monday of each month at 8:00 AM. The monthly meetings will be held at the Darke SWCD office located at 1117 Southtowne Ct, Greenville, OH 45331.
For additional information or if you would like notice of board meeting date/location/etc. changes please contact the district office at 937-548-1715, Ext. 3 or email jared.coppess@darkeswcd.com. The Darke SWCD office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
For additional information or if you would like notice of board meeting date/location/etc. changes please contact the district office at 937-548-1715, Ext. 3 or email jared.coppess@darkeswcd.com. The Darke SWCD office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Newly Elected Supervisor Sworn In, Board Reorganization
At the January board meeting, newly elected supervisor Monty Stump was sworn into office. Shortly after opening the meeting, the board of supervisors went through a reorganization. The 2017 officers for the Darke SWCD Board of Supervisors are as follows:
Chairman - George Skidmore
Vice Chair - Gary Goettemoeller
Treasurer - Monty Stump
Secretary - Tom Harrod
Publicity - Bill Roll
Chairman - George Skidmore
Vice Chair - Gary Goettemoeller
Treasurer - Monty Stump
Secretary - Tom Harrod
Publicity - Bill Roll
Education & Outreach Effort: Ag Pollution Abatement Program
Water quality has long been a concern, and recent events in Lake Erie, Grand Lake St. Mary’s, Buckeye Lake and the Gulf of Mexico have brought that concern to the front of people’s minds. Earlier this month, the Governor signed Senate Bill 1 (SB1) which aims to mitigate harmful algal blooms in the Western Lake Erie Basin. Amid new legislation and increased interest in and scrutiny of agriculture, the Darke Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will release a series of monthly articles on agricultural topics. Be on the lookout for future columns from Darke SWCD staff on SB1, manure application setbacks, manure storage and stockpiling, cover crops and other related topics.
Darke SWCD staff would like to engage the county in a conversation on environmental stewardship. This series of articles will provide farmers with information to help them protect water quality. Additionally non-farming community members can learn what farmers are doing and can do to protect water quality in our lakes, rivers and streams. Click link below to find all articles in this series as they are released.
Darke SWCD staff would like to engage the county in a conversation on environmental stewardship. This series of articles will provide farmers with information to help them protect water quality. Additionally non-farming community members can learn what farmers are doing and can do to protect water quality in our lakes, rivers and streams. Click link below to find all articles in this series as they are released.
Report a Spill (24/7): 800-282-9378
The Ohio EPA Spill Hotline allows you to report release of any material that impacts public health or the environment, including chemicals and petroleum products. Be prepared with as much of the following information as possible:
- Responsible party (name of carrier, owner,operator or facility).
- Date/time (discovered/occurred).
- Location (address, cross street, mile marker).
- Material(s) (chemical, product, or common name).
- Quantity (estimated release/total).
- Hazards (extremely hazardous substance, placard, materials safety data sheet [MSDS]).
- Affected media/area (air, land or waterway, including threats to ditches, sewers, streams).
- Actions/notifications (evacuations,containment, contractor hired).
- Contacts on scene (responder cell phone number, responsible party, contractor, facility point of contact).
- Other useful information (truck DOT or rail car number, chemical UN ID number, MSDS, etc.).
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Darke Soil & Water Conservation District 1117 South Towne Court Greenville, Ohio 45331 Office: 937.548.1715, Ext. 3 |
