Soil Testing Labs

• MSU Extension Field/Crop Soil Test 
• MSU Extension Home Lawn/Garden Soil Test 
• 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)

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

Additional Resources

• Lucas County Area Contractors List (updated 5/13/2019)
• Wetland Determination Consultant List
• List of Items For Sale in LSWCD Office​
• Native Plant Finder
• Rain Garden Initiative
• Western Lake Erie Basin Nutrient Application Restriction
• Ohio EPA - List of Qualified Data Collectors (12/10/2018)
• Be a Responsible Grass Carp Owner Fact Sheet

Press & Media

• 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

Conservation News

• Spring 2019
• Fall 2018
• Spring 2018
• Fall 2017
• Spring 2017
• Fall 2016
• Spring 2016