Sandusky County soil & Water Conservation district

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Special Notices

August Board Meeting Notice

August’s Board Meeting will be on Friday, August 9th instead of Thursday, August 8th. It will still be held at the SWCD Office at 8am.

Sandusky County SWCD Election Notice

The Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Commission will cause an election of Supervisors of the Sandusky County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) to be held in accordance with Chapter 940 of the Ohio Revised Code. Individuals who own or occupy land within the Sandusky County Soil and Water Conservation District and are 18 years of age or older may vote for Supervisor.

There are three ways an eligible voter can cast a ballot:

1. At the SWCD office, 2000 Countryside Drive, Suite A, Fremont, OH 43420, from 8/14/2024 until 9/12/2024 during normal business hours; or

2. At the SWCD Annual Meeting, which will take place at WR Hunt Club 5690 CR 237 Clyde, OH 43410 on 9/12/2024 from 5:30-6pm ; or

3. Voting absentee from 8/14/2024 until 9/12/2024, by requesting the ballot application and election ballot from the SWCD office at the following address 2000 Countryside Drive, Suite A, Fremont, OH 43420, by calling 419-334-6324, or email [email protected]. Absentee ballots must be received by the SWCD office by 9/12/2024.

Two Supervisors will be elected to a three‐year term commencing January 1st, 2025 and ending December 31st, 2027.

Nominees are:

– David Warner

– Jacob Younker

– Kyle Neill

Tile Map Notice

Sandusky County SWCD will now be charging $10 a copy for tile maps for commercial businesses effective immediately. We thank you for your support and understanding.

– Sandusky County SWCD Office

Photo Contest

WE WANT YOUR PHOTOS! Our Soil and Water Conservation District wants to showcase agriculture and conservation within Sandusky County. What better way to do that than to get the photos from you, our producers and community members! Submit your agriculture/conservation related photos to be used on future projects, social media, and our website.

Contest Rules

– Submit photos by sending your name, address, phone and email to [email protected].

– Photos must be submitted by the person who took the photos.

– Who’s eligible: any producer or landowner residing within Sandusky County.

– Photo ideas can include anything agriculture or conservation related.

– By submitting photos, you agree for them to become the property of Sandusky County SWCD.

– Entry period is from August 1st, 2024 – December 31st, 2024.

Prizes

THE TOP FIVE WINNERS RECEIVE A CASH PRIZE! 

1st Place – $100

2nd Place – $75

3rd Place – $50

*$25 prize to the other two winning photos!

How Can You Be The CHANGE?

Producers are the CHANGE in Sandusky County! 

Sandusky County is currently home to:

– 85,038.4 Nutrient Management acres

– 20,958.3 Cover Crop acres

Our Story

Offering The Best conservation practices Since 1948...

Established in 1948, Sandusky County Soil & Water Conservation District was formed as the 62nd conservation district in Ohio. The district serves as a liaison between private landowners and federal agencies.