LUCAS SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
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The mission of the Lucas Soil & Water Conservation District is to provide leadership for conservation of our soil, water, and other resources through education, information, and technical assistance. 

History


Although many soil conservation activities occurred in the United States during the 1920s, it wasn't until the 1930s that actions became serious. On May 12, 1934, the worst dust storm in the nation's history swept eastward from the Great Plains to the Atlantic Ocean, obscuring the sun and depositing obvious films of dust as it moved. The catastrophic storm served as the catalyst for public outcry and congressional action for soil and water conservation
throughout the U.S.
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Read the entire SWCD history here or watch this documentary from USDA-NRCS about the history of the conservation movement. ​

Funding


While conservation districts are a subdivision of government, there is no mandated public budget for the SWCD.
​Our conservation work depends on voluntary funding from the Lucas County Commissioners, local townships and municipalities, and individual donors like you. 
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8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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130-A W. Dudley St.
Maumee, OH 43537
419-893-1966
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  • Home
  • About
    • History & Funding
    • Support the SWCD >
      • Affiliate Members
      • Volunteer
    • Board & Staff
    • Contact Us
  • Programs & Services
    • Ag Resources & Programs >
      • H2Ohio
      • Ag Best Management Practices
      • Cooperator of the Year & CREP Awards
      • Pond Management
    • Education Services >
      • Grants of Interest
      • Newsletters >
        • Educational Articles
        • Conservation in the Classroom
      • Outdoor Student Learning Opportunities >
        • Blue Creek Conservation Field Trips
        • Envirothon
      • Adult Programming
      • Contests >
        • Poster Contest
      • Educator Resources >
        • Lesson Plan Resources
        • Classroom Programs
      • Educator of the Year
    • Residential Resources >
      • Urban Agriculture
      • Eco-Landscaping
      • Success Stories
    • Drainage Program >
      • Ditch Maintenance
    • Watershed Programs
  • Events
    • 2022 Annual Meeting >
      • 2022 Award Winners
      • 2022 Election Results
  • Shop Online
    • Refund Policy
  • Additional Resources
    • Public Information Requests
    • Report Pollution
  • Blog
  • Videos