LUCAS SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
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Soil Testing Labs
Penn State Agricultural Analytical Services Lab
UMass Amherst Soil & Plant Nutrient Testing Lab
(can test for heavy metals such as lead)
The Importance of Soil Testing
(OSU Extension)
Web Soil Survey
(NRCS)
Helpful Resources
Lucas County Area Contractors List
(updated 9/1/23)
Wetland Delineation & Soil Scientist Consultant List
List of Items For Sale in LSWCD Office
Native Plant Finder
List of Northwest Ohio Native Plants
Western Lake Erie Basin Nutrient Application Restriction
Ohio EPA: Is there a wetland on the property?
Be a Responsible Grass Carp Owner Fact Sheet
Natural Organic Lawn Care Fact Sheet
U.S EPA - Septic Systems
U.S. EPA - WaterSense
Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful Recycler's List
ODNR's Wildlife Field Guides
PFAS "Forever Chemicals"
Health Effects of PFAS
Partnering Agencies
Ohio Department of Agriculture - Division of Soil & Water Conservation
NRCS
Fulton/Lucas County Center
(419) 337-9217
USDA Farm Service Agency
Ottawa-Lucas East Center (419) 898-2651
Fulton-Lucas West Center (419) 335-6061
OSU Master Gardener Hotline
(419) 578-6783
Lucas County Engineer's Office
(419) 213-2860
Toledo/Lucas County Health Department (419) 213-4100
Private Water Systems
Household Sewage Treatment System
Water Quality
Nature's Nursery
(419) 877-0060
Rain Garden Initiative
Ohio Call Before You Cut
(877) 424-8288
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District
Conservation Action Project (CAP)
Annual Report
FY 2022
FY 2021
FY 2020
FY 2019
Financial Report
The Financial Report for the year ending December 31, 2023 has been completed and is available for inspection at the Lucas SWCD office.
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Fall 2017
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Spring 2016
Press & Media
Lucas SWCD Announces 2023 Conservation Award Winners
(January 2024) The Northwest Signal
ODA Extends Deadline for H2Ohio Enrollment
(January 2024)
ODA Announces $6 Million to Preserve Farmland Across the State
(December 2023)
Lucas SWCD Moving from the Maumee location
(January
2023) Kristi Fish - The Maumee Mirror
DIY on The Nine: Rain Barrels
(October 2022) 13 ABC
Gardening Tips and Tricks provided by Lucas SWCD
(April, 2022) Kristi Fish - The Maumee Mirror
Gateway Teacher Mike Dick is the Ohio Conservation Educator of the Year
(March 23, 2022) Kristi Fish - The Maumee Mirror
Meeting to help area farmers apply for H2Ohio grants draw capacity crowd
(February 4, 2020) Tom Henry - The Blade
First H2Ohio meeting draws hundreds of local farmers as sign-ups get underway
(February 4, 2020) NBC 24 WNWO
H2Ohio open to farmers in 14 counties; ODA to host informational sessions during February
(February 3, 2020) NBC 24 WNWO
Teachers become Level 1 data collectors for Ohio EPA
(August 8, 2019) NBC 24 WNWO
Rain barrels help defray the cost of watering
(August 6, 2019) Nicki Gorny - The Blade
Passengers get firsthand look at water quality on cruise along Maumee River
(August 4, 2019) NBC 24 WNWO
Lucas SWCD teaches how to make rain barrels
(June 30, 2019) NBC 24 WNWO
Annual boat cruise teaches passengers about Toledo's water quality
(August 5, 2018) WTVG 13abc
Teachers learn about water quality to bring back to classroom
(July 26, 2018) WTOL 11
Home
About
History & Funding
Support the SWCD
>
Affiliate Members
Board & Staff
Contact Us
Volunteer
Programs & Services
Ag Resources & Programs
>
2024 Farm Bids
H2Ohio
Ag Best Management Practices
Cooperator of the Year & CREP Awards
Farmland Preservation
Pond Management
Education Services
>
Education Programs
>
Classroom / Youth Programs
Adult Programming
Newsletters
>
Educational Articles
Conservation in the Classroom
Outdoor Student Learning Opportunities
>
Blue Creek Conservation Field Trips
Envirothon
Contests
>
Poster Contest
Caring For Our Watersheds
Educator Resources
>
Grants of Interest
Professional Development Opportunities
>
Upcoming Workshops
Lesson Plan Resources
Educator of the Year
Residential Resources
>
Urban Agriculture
Eco-Landscaping
Success Stories
Penny's Ponderings
Drainage Program
>
Ditch Maintenance
Watershed Programs
Events
Vermicomposting 101 Class
Kids Class: All About Trees!
Backyard Conservation Celebration & Native Plant Sale
Kids Class: Seed Bombs & Pollinators
Lucas County Farm Connection 2024
Shop Online
Tree, Shrub & Garden Sale
Cover Crop Sale
Spring Fish Sale
>
Grass Carp Management
Refund Policy
Additional Resources
Public Information Requests
Report Pollution
Blog
Videos