Mission
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.
Governance
Like every county in Ohio, the Lucas SWCD is run by a board of five members who are publicly elected by county residents. Board members determine the district's long-term strategic goals, hire staff, and approve all budget decisions. They must attend one meeting a month and serve staggered terms of three years, so at least one member is up for election every year.
Want to get involved? Contact the office to request a ballot for the annual election - or if you would like to run!
Want to get involved? Contact the office to request a ballot for the annual election - or if you would like to run!
2018 Board of Supervisors |
2018 District Staff |
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Diane DeYonker, Chair
Christine Mayer, Vice-Chair Jim Vogelbacher, Secretary Stephen Loeffler, Treasurer Tom Schoen, Fiscal Agent |
Joey Sink-Oiler, District Manager
Jame Kochensparger, Education & Outreach Director Jessica Wilbarger, Natural Resources Specialist Dj Mears, Agricultural Conservationist |
Board Meetings for 2018
Lucas SWCD board meetings for 2018 will be held at the district office, 130A W Dudley St, Maumee, Ohio, at 9 AM on the 4th Tuesday of each month with the exceptions of the August meeting, which will be held on August 28 at 5 PM at Blue Creek Conservation Area, 7700 Schadel Rd, Whitehouse, Ohio, and December 18 for holiday scheduling.
Board meeting dates:
January 23, February 27, March 27, April 24, May 22, June 26, July 24, August 28, September 25, October 23, November 27, December 18.
Board meeting dates:
January 23, February 27, March 27, April 24, May 22, June 26, July 24, August 28, September 25, October 23, November 27, December 18.
History
Although many soil conservation activities occurred in the United States in 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.This catastrophic storm served as the catalyst for public outcry and congressional action for soil and water conservation throughout the nation. Read the entire SWCD history here.
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.
Can you give to the district? Choose a way to help, below. All support is appreciated!
Can you give to the district? Choose a way to help, below. All support is appreciated!
