The Lucas Soil & Water Conservation District is a subdivision of state government that promotes best management practices of natural resources within Lucas County, Ohio. Whether through a classroom, a rain garden, or a 500-acre farm conservation project -- we're here to help you care for our local soil and water!
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Our conservation work depends on our ability to secure grants and voluntary funding from the Lucas County Commissioners, local townships and municipalities, and individual
​donors like you. 
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NEWS & EVENTS

Lucas SWCD Office is Open by Appointment and for Curbside Pickup

To take precautionary measures regarding COVID-19, the Lucas Soil and Water Conservation District office is closed to walk-ins until further notice. We are still able to offer curbside pick-up of sale items as well as scheduled appointments -- please see the Board/Staff page for phone numbers or fill out a contact form. We will do our best to serve you remotely and will provide updates (via social media/website) regarding our current sales and any upcoming events.

If you have a question or complaint regarding agricultural pollution,
please contact the Ohio Department of Agriculture office at (614) 265-6610.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding! ❤️

NEW! Jr. Conservationist Program - A DIY Camp for Kids

Visit the Jr. Conservationist page for more details and a link to the registration form. Lucas SWCD will cover the costs for the first 40 Lucas County participants registered and completed by August 28th. You can also do any of the activities on your own for free if you do not wish to register and receive the certificate & t-shirt. For participants outside of the NW Ohio area, or if you cannot pick up your t-shirt at a local SWCD office, the cost of the t-shirt will be $15.00 to cover shipping.

Alternate Location for August Board Meeting

The regular Meeting of the Lucas SWCD Board of Supervisors on August 25, 2020 has an alternate location. It will be held inside the white barn at Blue Creek Conservation Area in Whitehouse (7700 Schadel Rd.) at 5:00 P.M.

Seeking Candidates for the Board of Supervisors

Lucas Soil & Water Conservation District is seeking candidates for its Board of Supervisors. Two supervisors will be elected in November 2020. They will begin a three-year term in January 2021. Board Supervisors guide the District, its staff, and cooperating agencies in efforts to implement conservation programs in the county that address management and conservation of soil, water, and related resources. Board members should have a sincere interest in conservation and must have the enthusiasm, dedication, and time to serve as an elected official. This is a volunteer position, but supervisors can be reimbursed for mileage & expenses (registration, lodging, meals, etc.) related to events involving soil & water professionals. 

What a potential supervisor needs to know: 
  • Candidate must be over 18 years old and a resident of Lucas County 
  • This is a volunteer position and a 3-year term 
  • Regular Board Meetings are on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 9:00 AM and normally run 2 to 2 1/2 hours. 
  • Attendance at occasional outside meetings, events or training is required
  • If you are interested in running to become a Supervisor, please contact Joey Sink-Oiler at jsink@co.lucas.oh.us or (419) 893-1966 ext. 1#.

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Watershed Work

Current events, grants, and projects in the Western Lake Erie Basin.

Educational Resources

Learn more about our classroom programs, field trips, and public talks.

Urban Conservation

Community gardens, stormwater management, and safer soils!