LUCAS SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
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Cooperator of the Year
& CREP Awards

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~ Recognizing outstanding dedicated Conservationists ~
For decades the Lucas SWCD has chosen annually to honor deserving Lucas County agricultural producers, landowners and other community partners with the Cooperator of the Year Award for excellence and commitment to conservation - with their land, their communities and in their personal lives. Cooperators who are landowners install conservation practices on their land that help improve water quality, reduce erosion, improve soil retention and fertility, provide wildlife habitat and other environmental benefits. Cooperators who are partners often assist and support the Lucas SWCD in its mission to increase conservation efforts in Lucas County.

​The annual CREP (Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program) Award winners are nominated by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service for outstanding land projects that utilize the CREP program. The Lucas SWCD Board then votes to confer the award to the qualifying projects. These landowners show a strong commitment to planning and caring for their properties, for the wise use and stewardship of our natural resources to benefit water, soil, and wildlife. Their passion for the land is truly inspiring!

Our Earth is a better place because of these dedicated and caring people - thank you!!!!
(Scroll down to view our past winners):

~  2021 Cooperator of the Year  ~

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Metroparks Toledo staff Jerri Fink, Jenella Hodel, Tim Schetter and Lucas SWCD staff Dj Mears.
Metroparks Toledo
Metroparks Toledo
​Award Description 
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2020 Cooperator of the Year

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Shane Warner and Erin Nietz of LCAS
Lucas County
Agricultural Society


​LCAS Award Description

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Video Link
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​2019 Cooperator

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Kevin Ruedy and Matthew Browne (LSWCD)
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Kevin Ruedy Farms
Kevin Ruedy Award

2019 CREP

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Matthew Browne (LSWCD), Ed & Deborah Gilbert
Gilbert Marsh
Gilbert Marsh Award

2019 CREP

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View of the John Herman Wetland project
John Herman Wetland
Herman Wetland Award

2018 Cooperator

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Stasa family for Zeiler Farms & Dj Mears (LSWCD)
Zeiler Farms
Zeiler Farms Award

2018 CREP

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Josh Gerwin (NRCS), Richard & Linda Carstensen
Linda & Richard Carstensen
Linda & Richard Carstensen Award

2017 Cooperator

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Aerial photo of Ronau Farms
Ronau Farms
Ronau Farms Award

2017 CREP

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Susan Orosz, DMV and feathered friend
Dr. Susan Orosz, Julius Orosz Trust
Susan Orosz, DMV - Julius Orosz Trust Award

2017 CREP

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Location area of Scheider CREP project
Jennifer & John Schneider
Jennifer & John Schneider Award

2016 Cooperator

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Ackerman Industrial Equipment
Kurt Ackerman
Kurt Ackerman Award

2015 Cooperator

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Aerial photo of Kusian Farm project
Byron Gary Kusian
Family Farm

​Byron Gary Kusian Family Farm Award

Previous Cooperator of the Year Award Winners:

2014 - Steve & Paula Verhoff
2013 - Bob Hertzfeld
2012 - Aspiring Hands
2011 - Mike Szuberla -Toledo GROWS

2010 - Bill & Betty Carstensen
2009 - Sr. Jeramias
2008/2007- Bill Bettinger (no link)
2006 - Al Guimond

2005/2004 - Charlie Schneider
2003 - Ivan Myers
2002 - Tom Wardell
1997- Jim Vogelbacher

For information on award winners prior to 2002, please contact our office at:
419-893-1966 or contact us online

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Ohio Federation of Soil & Water Conservation Districts

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​ Monday - Friday
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