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!
Interested in learning more about assistance programs, open bids on land or equipment, or nutrient management information?
Find it here!
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. 
Want to support the District??
Learn more here!
Check out the latest issue of our bi-annual newsletter, Conservation News! Want the next newsletter sent directly to you? Contact us here to receive a digital or paper copy of Conservation News.

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! ❤️

2020 Lucas SWCD Highlight Reel

2020 has certainly had its highs and lows. But through it all, the staff and Board of the Lucas SWCD persevered to continue being a source of information, education, and technical assistance on conservation for our community.
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We hope you enjoy this highlight reel of all that we accomplished in 2020! Thank you to our supporters and community partners who helped make these achievements possible.

​Click here for our full event calendar!

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!