Conservation

Investing in Farmers’ Responsible Land Management Practices
Important funding has been allocated to partner with farmers in the Maumee River Watershed to continue expanding best practices focused on proactive conservation solutions to address the state’s water quality. Steps are being taken to increase the reach of programs like Blanchard River Demonstration Farms Network and H2Ohio to invest in these practices in every corner of the state.

Here are some ways we have worked to support conservation.

Forecast for 2025 Lake Erie algal bloom released

The 2025 algal bloom for the Western Lake Erie Basin is expected to have a severity index of 3, according to the final forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Ohio lawmakers tour farms, witness conservation innovations in action

Over 30 tour participants witnessed a variety of conservation strategies in action, including cover crops, no-till and strip-till systems, two-stage ditches, land buffers and advanced manure management.

Water Quality Resources

Experts are monitoring the severity of this season’s algal bloom in The Western Lake Erie Basin. As more research is…

Watershed moments for water quality

A proactive approach to water quality in Ohio is getting results without burdensome regulations.

Nationwide News: Digesters transform waste into sustainable on-farm energy

If you’re interested in exploring manure digesters for your farm, talk to an Ohio State University Extension specialist familiar with the systems.

Q&A: Conservation practices and CAUV savings

Learn more about eligibility and how to include conservation practices on CAUV enrollment forms.

Athens-Meigs County Farm Bureau hosts Member Only Soil Testing Event

Members had the opportunity to collect two soil samples and deliver them to their county SWCD office between March 25-29.

DeWine announces statewide open enrollment for H2Ohio Agricultural Incentive Program

ODA will enroll 500,000 acres into the program during a sign-up period ending Friday, May 31, 2024. Contact local SWCD offices to apply.

Field Day with Jordan: Grand Lake St. Marys Improvement

After decades of decline, how did the community pull together to push Grand Lake St. Marys in the right direction?